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  1. encyclopedia.com

    Nichelle Nichols [1] 1933— Actress, singer, space travel [2] advocate At a Glance… [3] Started as a Dancer [4] Dancing Leads to Show Business [5] A Pioneer on Star Trek [6] Celebrity Activist for Space Travel [7] Selected writings [8] Sources [9] As a starring member of the original Star Trek [10] ... People; Literature and the Arts; Film ...
  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Nichelle Nichols (/ n ɪ ˈ ʃ ɛ l / 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 film sequels was groundbreaking for African American actresses on American television. [2] From 1977 to 2015, she volunteered her time to promote NASA's programs and recruit diverse astronauts ...
  3. news.miami.edu

    Arts and Humanities People and Community. Nichelle Nichols helped inspire a generation of women and young actors of color In the television show "Star Trek," Nichols portrayed communications officer Lt. Uhura on the USS Enterprise, breaking new ground as a Black woman in an important position of authority. Original "Star Trek" cast member ...
  4. Aug 2, 2022Nichelle Nichols, the woman who brought Uhura to life, died last week at the age of 89. Her contribution to the collective imagination of America — whether on the television screen or in her ...
  5. mansfield.gov.uk

    Celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Nichelle Nichols, best known for her groundbreaking role as Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek. Woman in Motion tells the inspiring story of how Nichols used her fame to champion diversity and inclusion in NASA, recruiting women and people of color to become astronauts in the space program. This ...
  6. historyswomen.com

    Nichelle Nichols Actress with an Unexpected Influence 1932-2022 A.D. ... Nichelle and her family continued to live in suburban Chicago and graduated from high school in 1951. As an actress, Ms. Nichols' first break came in a highly publicized but unsuccessful musical. However, after other productions, in other local productions and she did ...
  7. aaregistry.org

    People, Locations, Episodes. Wed, 12.28.1932 Nichelle Nichols, TV, Actress born. Nichelle Nichols *Nichelle Nichols was born on this date in 1932. She was a Black actress, singer, and dancer. ... Nichols died of heart failure in Silver City, New Mexico, on July 30, 2022, at 89. Her ashes will be sent into space alongside Majel Barrett's and ...
  8. nichellenichols.foundation

    Influenced and inspired by the profound impact of Nichelle Nichols on the world and future of spaceflight, the Nichelle Nichols Foundation seeks to continue that legacy and serve women and BIPOC (Blacks, Indigenous, People of Color) communities in their educational path to fields within STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).
  9. smithsonianmag.com

    Nichelle Nichols, who captivated television audiences as Nyota Uhura in the original "Star Trek" series, died on July 30 at age 89. "[A] great light in the firmament no longer shines for us ...
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    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress (1932–2022)
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    Nichelle Nichols was an American actress, singer and dancer whose portrayal of Uhura in Star Trek and its film sequels was groundbreaking for African American actresses on American television. From 1977 to 2015, she volunteered her time to promote NASA's programs and recruit diverse astronauts, including some of the first female and ethnic minority astronauts. Born in the Chicago suburb of Robbins, she trained in dance, and began her career as a dancer, singer and model in Chicago. As an actor, she appeared on stage, in television and in film. Wikipedia

    BornGrace Dell Nichols, December 28, 1932, Robbins, Illinois, U.S.
    Age at death89 years
    DiedJuly 30, 2022, Silver City, New Mexico, U.S.
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