A Conversation with Star Treks Nichelle Nichols July 18, 2011

Remembering Nichelle Nichols; trailblazer, advocate, and friend of StarTalk. Some might know Nichelle Nichols best from Star Trek, but this actress, singer, dancer and space advocate has much to say beyond her role in TVs exploration of the final frontier. In this exclusive interview, recorded July 18th, 2011, she talks about how science fiction and Star Trekand specifically her groundbreaking role as Chief Communications Officer Lt. Uhuranot only impacted her life, but also had an influence on society over space and time. Thumbnail Image: Navid Baraty, The Planetary Society Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5, 5 s on Amazon ): Support us on Patreon: FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic cohosts, guest celebrities scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up , StarTalk, NeildeGrasseTyson