Nichelle Nichols' role on 'Star Trek' had a significant ... and in fact was a respected, equal member of Star Trek's ensemble cast. As such, Nichols became a powerful figure of positive Black ...

Some Trekkies might be able to tell you that filming "Star Trek: The Original Series ... to see characters like Lieutenant ...

Star Trek's decision to cast Nichelle Nichols, an African American woman, as major character on the show was an almost unheard-of move in 1968. But for black women all over the country ...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was instrumental in ensuring that Nichelle Nichols as Lieutenant Uhura stayed on Star Trek: The Original Series.

Nichelle Nichols has died. She was 89 ... on 'Secret Celebrity Renovation,' airing Fridays on CBS. The cast of ‘Star Trek’ told ET how the franchise has played a vital role in diversity ...

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.

Despite vocal critiques from some, Star Trek is more necessary than ever before because it brings hope when the real world ...

Zoe Saldaña avoided Star Trek’s original series to craft a unique Uhura, earning Nichelle Nichols’ approval and redefining ...

For every Star Trek fan, Gene Roddenberry was more than just the creator of their beloved show. He was a visionary who dreamt ...

George Takei leads tributes to Star Trek legend Nichelle Nichols after actress' death ...