Nichelle Nichols, known for her role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original 'Star Trek,' was one of the first Black actresses to play a major role in a TV series. Nichols has passed away at 89. Our condolences and love goes out to her friends and family. 🕊️🤍 #BETRemembers | BET

Happy Birthday to the legendary Nichelle Nichols! 🎉 As Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, she paved the way for Black women in the film and television 🎥 industry. Let's honor her groundbreaking role and the history she made, including being a part of the first interracial kiss on television. 🌟 #NichelleNichols #StarTrek #MAKERSWomen | MAKERS

Actress Nichelle Nichols, who broke barriers in North America with her portrayal of Lt. Nyota Uhura on the iconic sci-fi series "Star Trek" - including the first ever on-screen interracial kiss in the history of American television - passed away Sunday at the age of 89. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9028800/nichelle-nichols-star-trek-actress-dead/ | Global News

Honoring Nichelle Nichols: Woman on a NASA Mission (1932-2022) NASA Recruitment Film (1977)/Public Service Announcement NASA celebrates the life and career of Nichelle Nichols, famous for her role of Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek. Nichelle passed away on July 30, 2022. Not only did Nichols portray a character that was an incredible role model, but in 1977, she also partnered with NASA to recruit minority and female personnel for the space agency's shuttle program. Nichols symbolized to so many w