Describe how Katherine Johnson showed "grit" throughout her life. Give two specific pieces of evidence.


2. We have learned a significant amount about Katherine Johnson and her story--how she had grit, how she rose above her circumstances, and how she was one of the first people of her culture and gender to make a name for herself in the field of science and mathematics. Choose one influential Black person to do some research on. Tell me background information about them AND how they were influential in their field. This could be an athlete, actor/actress, politician, author, etc.