Nichelle Nichols' role on 'Star Trek' had a significant impact on her life — and the lives of many others. Credit: Mike Marsland / WireImage Trailblazing actor Nichelle Nichols, best known for her ...

Nichelle Nichols, best-known for her groundbreaking role as Lt. Uhura on Star Trek, has died at the age of 89. The actress’ passing was confirmed by her son, Kyle Johnson. “Last night, my mother, ...

Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Uhura in the "Star Trek" episode, "Journey to Babel." Season 2, Episode 10, originally aired Nov. 17, 1967. (CBS Photo Archive) Lt. Uhura’s presence on the deck of the starship ...

Battlestar Galactica's reboot created Dualla, who raised the bar for a Communications Officer that Star Trek's Uhura has ...

When the first season of Star Trek was drawing to a close, actress Nichelle Nichols had enough. She felt she had endured enough racist and misogynistic behavior at the studio and wanted to go back to ...

It was sad to read about the death of Nichelle Nichols. Nichols played Lt. Uhura on “Star Trek.” She helped us imagine a future in which science and reason helped create a more just and equitable ...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds just delivered the first-ever team-up of two iconic members of Kirk's USS Enterprise crew. Written by Dana Horgan & Kathryn Lyn and directed by Jonathan Frakes, Star Trek ...

Nichols starred as Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, beginning in 1966. Despite only being on for three seasons, Star Trek became a cultural phenomenon and is still coming out with new shows ...