I had the amazing honor to see Margot Lee Shetterly live presentation at Microsoft last Friday. What an incredible opportunity. I love the way she gives voice to the amazing African American scientist women from the 60s. How Morgot touched my heart not only with the story which stands by itself, but especially with the passion she expresses when she talks about Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson. I was in tears hearing her talk, how in the face of tremendous injustices and what by all means should have been impossible goals, Katherine, Dorothy and Mary would not take a NO for an answer. No one would have ever blamed them for giving up. In fact, that is what was expected from them, to not even think about succeeding. It was inconceivable for them to be the brains of NASAs trip to space AND back!!! The word NO was not part of their vocabulary. Even now, Katherine did not understand why her story was out of the ordinary, she was only being herself. What a gift to show us what being yourself can accomplish. Thank you Katherine, Dorothy and Mary for being yourselves and to show up in your lives. Thank you Margot for making sure their stories were not kept in the dark, thank you for giving to the next generation of African American women and women in general inspiration to pursue their dreams no matter how impossible they seem. I am grateful to know their stories and for have had a glimpse to their lives through the amazing Margot’s eyes.