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To boldly go : how Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek helped advance civil rights
\"Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Mae Among the Stars! To Boldly Go tells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields. As Lieutenant Uhura on the iconic prime-time television show Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols played the first Black female astronaut anyone had ever seen on screen. A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard the starship Enterprise was revolutionary in the 1960s when only white men had traveled to outer space in real life and most Black characters on TV were servants. Nichelle not only inspired a generation to pursue their dreams, but also opened the door for the real-life pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, Dr. Mae Jemison, and more. This empowering tribute to the trailblazing pop culture icon reminds us of the importance of perseverance and the power of representation in storytelling. You just might be inspired to boldly go where no one like you has ever gone before!\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Nichelle Nichols, of 'Star Trek' fame, dies at 89
Actress Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura in the Star Trek franchise and helped pave the way for Black actresses in Hollywood, died on July 30.
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Remembering A T.V. Trailblazer, The Actress Who Inspired So Many Both On And Off The Screen
Tonight, relatives say Nichelle Nichols, the former Star Trek icon, has passed away of natural causes. In a statement, her son, Kyle Johnson, said his mother died last night but her light, however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time will remain for us in future generations to enjoy, learn from and draw inspiration. Nichols busted through Hollywood barriers in the 1960s in the original Star Trek series.
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