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Lt. Uhura’s presence on the deck of the starship Enterprise seemed routine for the 23rd century. But the casting of Nichelle Nichols, the Black actress who played Uhura on “Star Trek” in the late 1960s, was extraordinary. Nichols, who later appeared in six “Star Trek” movies, died Saturday at age…

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

Trailblazer was a word used by many to mourn the passing of actor Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at age 89

Nichelle Nichols, who played the communications officer on the Starship Enterprise on “Star Trek” and famously participated in what was thought to be the first interracial kiss on television, has died.

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