In honor of "Star Trek" Day, the sci-fi franchise didn't just give us Black characters but also ones who are dynamic and complex, making creator Gene Roddenberry's vision come to life in unimaginable ways.

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Few people have had as wide an impression across industries as Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols.

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Fifty-five years after the debut of "Star Trek: The Original Series," Nichols continues to touch the hearts and minds of generations. 

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Legendary actress and activist Nichelle Nichols was honored by NASA for her transformative role in diversifying the space exploration industry.

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While her current condition is unknown, the Star Trek actress is in the middle of a years-long battle concerning her health, well-being, and management of her financial affairs.

Sad to hear about Nichelle Nichols suffering a stroke. Hailing frequencies way open right now for a healthy recovery. pic.twitter.com/AiJS8JJuI6 — Enterprise Extra (@EnterpriseExtra) June 4, 2015 Nichelle Nichols, 82, best known for her role in the “Star Trek” television series and movie franchise, suffered a minor stroke Thursday, her agent confirmed. “Last night while […]

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  Last week, Nichelle Nichols (pictured), the actress who played “Lt. Uhura” in the 1960s version of “Star Trek,” was in need of a transporter, a useful device on the TV series that allowed people to inexplicably move from one point to another. That way the 81-year-old actress could have avoided being stopped at the […]

WILTON, Conn. — A lead actor on the “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” television series has been charged with driving under the influence in Connecticut. SEE ALSO: Serena: Venus “Coming Along Awesome” Denzel Talks About Being Black In Hollywood Avery Brooks is set to be arraigned in state court in Norwalk next week in connection […]