Washington — A group of Black women central to NASA's success during the space race and known as the "Hidden Figures" were honored Wednesday in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill.

Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) provided remarks at a ceremony recognizing the "Hidden Figures" with Congressional Gold Medals. African American women who made up NASA’s “computer ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson presided over a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony inside Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Building. The ceremony stems from the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold ...

Nearly 50 years on, those helicopter pilots and medics were awarded with the Congressional Gold Medal this week. Janet ...

Four women overcame challenges on Earth, to get humanity to space. They were honored with Congressional Gold Medals on Wednesday. Four women overcame challenges on Earth, to get humanity to space.