CBS via Getty Images Share Nichelle Nichols, the suburban Chicago native who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood when she played communications officer Lt. Uhura on the original “Star ...

Best known for her groundbreaking role as Lt. Uhura from the original Star Trek series and films, Nichols originates from Robbins, Illinois. She started her professional career as a dancer and ...

I recently learned that Nichelle Nichols was an outstanding Black actress from news of her passing at age 89. She became known for her role of Lt. Nyota Uhura, a communications officer aboard the ...

Uhura on ‘Star Trek.’ Nichols died last month at 89. Nichelle Nichols has died. She was 89. The iconic actress was known for her groundbreaking performance as Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek.’ ...