Nichelle Nichols
American actress (1932–2022)
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Grace Dell "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.
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- Inkpot Award
- Women in Technology Hall of Fame
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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