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Nichols’ legacy is defined by far more than a kiss.

As communications chief Uhura, Nichelle Nichols became a key part of a show that became a cultural touchstone

On a 1968 episode of “Star Trek,” Nichelle Nichols, playing Lt. Uhura, locked lips with William Shatner’s Capt. Kirk in what’s widely thought to be first kiss between a Black woman and white man on American television.

The original “Star Trek” may have been canceled in 1969, but it is still with us. That three seasons of a television series could in those days produce 79 episodes led to a healthy life in syndication, which brought the voyagers of the starship Enterprise new generations of viewers and…

President Joe Biden celebrated the “inspiring” life of Nichelle Nichols in a poignant statement Sunday after the beloved “Star Trek” actor died at age 89.

Nichelle Nichols redefined sci-fi TV. But she also stole the show. Here are five great Uhura moments from 'Star Trek: The Original Series.'

US president Joe Biden led the tributes on Monday to the Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols whose death was announced on Sunday night at the age of 89.

Nichelle Nichols, whose portrayal of starship communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the 1960s sci-fi TV series "Star Trek" and subsequent movies broke color barriers and helped redefine roles for Black actors, has died at age 89, her family said. Nichols, whose fans included Martin Luther King Jr. and a young…

The actress was best known for her role as communications officer Lt Uhura in the original Star Trek television series