Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols dies at age 89 - The Verge

Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Nyota Uhura on Star Trek, died at age 89. Nichols made history as the first Black woman to hold a leading role on television.

Nichols was the first Black woman to hold a leading role on television If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Nichelle Nichols as Nyota U… [+2414 chars]

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