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Star Trek fans invited to boldly go and get free hairdo like Uhura, Captain Janeway or Spock

The pop-up hair salon has been opened up by Paramount+ to celebrate Star Trek Day

Wales Online

Nichelle Nichols’ legacy was so much bigger than her Star Trek kiss

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

Inverse

Nichelle Nichols: Star Trek star who broke sci-fi’s racial barrier

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

The Independent UK

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Behind that "Star Trek" interracial kiss

The smooch is not a romantic one, but in 1968 to show a Black woman kissing a white man was a daring move

Salon

Train troubles and funny voices – take the Thursday quiz (Bernard Cribbins special)

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Commentary: Lt. Uhura of ‘Star Trek’ took Black actresses where none had gone before

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…

Los Angeles Times

Zoe Saldana: Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols ‘helped so many to prosper’

The US actress, who also played Nichol’s famous role of Lt Uhura, praised the veteran performer as a ‘true star’ following her death aged 89.

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The story behind 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols' iconic interracial kiss

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 Conversation

‘Star Trek’ underutilized Nichelle Nichols. She was its heart and soul anyway

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…

Los Angeles Times

Biden honors Nichelle Nichols, a trailblazer who ‘redefined what is possible’

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.

Los Angeles Times

Nichelle Nichols: 5 classic Star Trek moments that redefined sci-fi forever

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

Inverse

Hailing frequencies open as tributes flow in for Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols

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.

Radio France Internationale

Actress Nichelle Nichols, ‘Star Trek’s’ Trail-Blazing Uhura, Dies at 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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nichelle Nichols: George Takei leads tributes to ‘trailblazing’ Star Trek actress

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

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The Independent UK

'Star Trek' alums, more react to death of Nichelle Nichols

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

Los Angeles Times

Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ dies at 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 Independent UK

George Takei leads Star Trek tributes to ‘trailblazing’ Nichelle Nichols

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

WEKU

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' dies at 89

Nichols broke ground and paved the way for Black actors in Hollywood as Uhura. Her castmate George Takei wrote, "We lived long and prospered together."

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The Independent UK

Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89

Relatives say Sunday that Nichelle Nichols, who broke ground for Black women acting on television as the beautiful, no-nonsense communications officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” TV series, has died at the age of 89

Inverse

'Strange New Worlds' Episode 9 explained: Hemmer actor on his shocking death

In 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Episode 9, Hemmer dies to save the crew from the Gorn. But, actor Bruce Horak says his Star Trek career is just getting started.

Inverse

'Picard' creator wants to return two classic characters to Star Trek canon

Akiva Goldsman says a Star Trek anthology series is his idea for bringing back Scott Bakula and George Takei.

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