Contrary to popular belief, Uhura & Kirk did not share TV's first interracial kiss.
Her character's name Lt. Uhura is derived from the Swahili word for "freedom."
After 'Star Trek,' Nichelle worked for NASA as a recruiter.
Not only was MLK a Trekkie, he convinced her to stay with the show!
When she was sixteen she sang with Duke Ellington!
Yay, you reached the end of the feed!
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