Nichelle Nichols, Uhura of ‘Star Trek’ fame, dies at 89

US President Joe Biden said Nichols “redefined what is possible for Black Americans and women.” 

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In this October 19, 2007 photo, US actress Nichelle Nichols attends the Spike TV's 'Scream 2007' awards at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. AFP photo
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Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series Star Trek, has died at 89.

Her son, Kyle Johnson, announced the

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