“He [Martin Luther King Jr.] said, 'You cannot leave... for the first time on television, we will be seen as we should be seen every day, as intelligent, qualified, capable... You don't have a Black role. You have an equal role.'”

About Nichelle Nichols

Actress • American

Nichelle Nichols was a groundbreaking American actress, singer, and activist, most famous for her role as Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek franchise. Her portrayal of a Black woman in a position of authority on television...