NASA Renames Headquarters After Mary W. Jackson, Its First Black Female Engineer

Yesterday, NASA announced that it will be renaming its headquarters in Washington D.C. to honor Mary W. Jackson, the organization's first Black female engineer who helped U.S. astronauts reach space. She was recruited by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics in 1951 before moving into a personnel field to ensure equal opportunity in hiring and promotion. Throughout her career, Jackson worked to support women and people of color across NASA, paving the way for future generations. She wa...