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Hidden Figures:  Black Women mathematicians. The African American women in this story (the hidden figures) have great mathematical talents.  Most were teaching in the classrooms of segregated schools.  Yet, no one else would hire them.  The advent of WW II resulted in a shortage of skilled mathematicians.   The defense industry’s  need of this skill opened the door to these women.  Women mathematicians?  African American women mathematicians?  A resounding ‘Yes’! These women play a vital role in the defense and then the space industries.   Their…