Tag Archives: Space Race

Rest In Power, Katherine Johnson🙏🙏

Posted on February 24, 2020 by rikyrah

Brilliant NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson has passed away at the age of 101. What a life she had. What she saw in her 101 years. I am ashamed that I consider myself an educated person, and I had no idea … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Entertainment for the Holidays

Posted on December 26, 2016 by rikyrah

As you are enjoying family and friends, if you want to go out and be entertained and educated, there are two films that you should put at the top of your list: Hidden Figures- the untold story of the Black … Continue reading →

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First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts “Hidden Figures” White Event

Posted on December 16, 2016 by rikyrah

Transcript of FLOTUS remarks here. @HiddenFigures @WhiteHouse FLOTUS talks about the power of our film. 5-Star review! @TherealTaraji @octaviaspencer @JanelleMonae pic.twitter.com/fNhTWkwTcw — Theodore Melfi (@theodoremelfi) December 15, 2016 #HiddenFigures is at the @WhiteHouse! Follow along for LIVE coverage as @MichelleObama … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread: It’s All Related

Posted on November 29, 2016 by rikyrah

The election of THAT MAN to be President is in direct correlation to the Obama Presidency, and also the culture that grew during those years. I have long said that those who wanted “to make America great again” longed for … Continue reading →

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