NASA competition teens persist despite racist attacks

A trio of black schoolgirls who impressed the judges with their invention have spoken out about the experience of being targeted because of their skin colour and how they have persevered

THREE BLACK schoolgirls who made it to the finals of a highly-rated NASA high school competition have spoken out about the racially-motivated sabotage they faced and what they’ve achieved since the competition.

Mikayla Sharrieff, India Skinner and Bria Snell, all 17 years old, took part in the NASA OPSPARC Challenge six months ago. They were the only all-black, all-female group participating.

Part of the competition included an online voting element, where people could place their votes for the teams.

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