Many Charlotte-area residents are familiar with some of the more notable figures in local Black history, people like Harvey Gantt, the first Black student accepted to enroll at Clemson University who ...

Raye Montague grew up in the segregated South and overcame odds. — -- The Oscar-nominated film "Hidden Figures" celebrates the true story of three African-American women who helped propel the U.S ...

Ever wondered what the space race, modern programming and household appliances like the dishwasher have in common? Each was shaped by women—just some of the many whose contributions have been ...

Most people know NASA’s inspirational stories. The first man on the moon, the space race and every other out-of-this-world accomplishment. However, what many do not realize is that some of the ...

HAMPTON, Va. — On Wednesday, the Congressional Gold Medal will be awarded to the group of women who were crucial to the space race, collectively known as the "Hidden Figures." They include Hampton ...