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Sally Ride, other ‘Women of NASA’ honored with Lego set

Nancy Grace Roman, Margaret Hamilton are also included

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(Photo via @Lego_group/Twitter.)

Lego is honoring the “Women of NASA,” the female scientists and astronauts who made groundbreaking achievements, with a special-edition set.

Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, is partnered with Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space, in their own set with a miniature Space Shuttle.

Ride is the first known LGBT astronaut. She married fellow astronaut Steve Hawley in 1982 but the couple divorced in 1987. After her death in 2012, her obituary revealed that she had been in a 27-year relationship with children’s science writer and former professional tennis player, Tam O’Shaughnessy.

Other “Women of NASA” honored include Nancy Grace Roman, one of the first female executives at NASA and known as “Mother of the Hubble” for her contributions to the Hubble Telescope. She is featured with a miniature Hubble Telescope.

Margaret Hamilton also gets her own mini Lego person standing next to a stack of navigation software in a recreation of the iconic 1969 photo.

The idea to honor “Women of NASA” was submitted by Deputy Editor of MIT News, Maia Weinstock as part of the Lego Ideas program. The set includes 231 pieces and costs $24.99. It hits stores on Nov. 1.

 

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Opening Reception

Durand Bernarr headlines program

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Durand Bernarr performs at the 2026 DC Black Pride Opening Reception on Friday, May 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Black Pride Opening Reception was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Friday, May 22. Grammy Award-winning artist Durand Bernarr was the headline performer. Comedian Anthony Oakes was the host. Speakers included Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson and Center For Black Equity President Kenya Hutton, as well as speakers from health organizations and sponsors. The event featured performances from Billy the Goat, Jay Columbus, Akeem Woods, Rue Pratt, Be Steadwell and Bennu Byrd.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Black Pride Pageant and Unity Ball

Back-to-back events held on first night of D.C. Black Pride

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The 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Schackelford)

The Mr. and Miss DC Black Pride Pageant was held at the Westin DC Downtown on Thursday, May 21. Following the pageant, Black Pride events continued with the 10th annual DC Black Pride Unity Ball.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards

D.C.-area productions honored at Theatre Washington’s annual ceremony

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The 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Theatre Washington’s 42nd Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 18.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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