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Sally Ride, other ‘Women of NASA’ honored with Lego set
Nancy Grace Roman, Margaret Hamilton are also included
(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.
This is what #STEM is all about! Meet the pioneering Women of @NASA in LEGO form! ??? #LEGOIdeas #LEGOWomenOfNASA pic.twitter.com/4N7Zesd174
— LEGO (@LEGO_Group) October 18, 2017
2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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Looking back at 50 years of Pride in D.C
Washington Blade’s unique archives chronicle highs, lows of our movement
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBTQ Pride in Washington, D.C., the Washington Blade team combed our archives and put together a glossy magazine showcasing five decades of celebrations in the city. Below is a sampling of images from the magazine but be sure to find a print copy starting this week.
The magazine is being distributed now and is complimentary. You can find copies at LGBTQ bars and restaurants across the city. Or visit the Blade booth at the Pride festival on June 7 and 8 where we will distribute copies.
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The magazine represents more than 50 years of hard work by countless reporters, editors, advertising sales reps, photographers, and other media professionals who have brought you the Washington Blade since 1969.
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The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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