'Star Trek' Day: 'Pioneer' Nichelle Nichols Remembered by Peers and Fans in Moving Memorial
etonline.comDay shared glimpses of all the upcoming treats awaiting fans from every corner of the Starfleet universe and allowed fans and peers a moment to pay tribute to the late, great Nichelle Nichols.The Los Angeles-based event, which was live-streamed for fans globally on various platforms, featured appearances by stars from across the franchises, including 's Patrick Stewart, Michelle Hurd, Jeri Ryan, Kate Mulgrew, Melissa Navia, Christina Chong and Rebecca Romijn.The excitement on the red carpet was nothing compared to the reverence with which stars reflected on the memory of the late actress known for playing Lt.
Nyota Uhura in the original William Shatner-fronted series.«She is really the reason why I feel so proud to be a part of this amazing franchise,» Hurd told ET. «When I was a young kid… my father was an actor and he knew that it was really important for his three brown girls to see themselves represented.
So when we would sit down to watch something, was always the first thing and it's because of Nichelle Nichols.»She added, «I hope that people understand how impactful and how much she changed everything.
It wasn't just that there was this beautiful Black woman in this cute dress sitting at a console — she had importance, she had control, she had power, she had a service that she contributed.
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