NASA names headquarters building for 'hidden figure' Mary Jackson

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NASA is recognizing one of its "hidden figures" by naming its headquarters in Washington, D.C. after Mary Jackson, the first African American female engineer to work at the space agency.

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I have no doubt Ms. Jackson is worthy of the honor. However, the timing seems suspiciously based on politics overshadowing her merit.