Nyota Uhura (/ n i ˈ oʊ t ə ʊ ˈ h ʊr ə /), or simply Uhura, is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise. In the original television series, the character was portrayed by Nichelle Nichols, …

Nichelle Nichols (/ nɪˈʃɛl / nish-EL; born Grace Dell Nichols; December 28, 1932 – July 30, 2022) [1] was an American actress, singer and dancer whose portrayal of Uhura in Star Trek and its …

Nyota Uhura was a female Human Starfleet officer who served from the mid- 23rd through the early 24th century. Uhura had a distinguished career as a communications officer aboard the …

Oct 29, 2021 · The full name of the lieutenant is Nyota Upenda Uhura. Per Baby Names, "Nyota" is a feminine Afro-Asiatic name of Swahili origin that means "star." But before deciding on …

Nyota Uhura was a Human female best known as an influential officer in the Federation Starfleet in the 23rd and 24th centuries. Uhura was one of only a small group of servicemen who …

Aug 1, 2022 · As communications officer Lt. Uhura (the first name Nyota was a later addition), Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at the age of 89, was with the show from first to last, …

Dec 28, 2023 · Nyota Uhura remains a groundbreaking character even to this day. Originated by Nichelle Nichols, the communications officer of the starship Enterprise was not only a …

Aug 14, 2024 · Uhura's character on Star Trek: TOS broke barriers for women of color in television, despite lack of first name until 2009. The name Nyota, meaning freedom in Swahili, …

Lieutenant Nyota Uhura was a Starfleet communications officer serving in the 23rd century. As requested by Captain Christopher Pike, Uhura relieved Hawkins, the chief communications …

Jul 31, 2022 · As a member of the original "Star Trek" crew, Lieutenant (and later, Commander) Nyota Uhura is a sci-fi legend. First appearing on television in 1966, Uhura was one of the first …