[justlurking]

Nichols has said in the past that she wanted to leave Star Trek for Broadway, but was convinced by MLK to stay as a role model.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/pioneers-of-television/pioneering-people/nichelle-nichols/

“Do you not understand what God has given you? … You have the first important non-traditional role, non-stereotypical role. … You cannot abdicate your position. You are changing the minds of people across the world, because for the first time, through you, we see ourselves and what can be.” Nichols remembers King saying to her.

[The Antiyuppie]

You won’t find a bad word about her on the Internet, which in itself is an accomplishment for a public figure. Always very good to the Trekkies.

[Neidermeyer]

She and Kirk were also the first interracial kiss on network TV.

[Wilhelm Tell]

“Do you not understand what God has given you? … You have the first important non-traditional role, non-stereotypical role. … You cannot abdicate your position. You are changing the minds of people across the world, because for the first time, through you, we see ourselves and what can be.” Nichols remembers King saying to her.

Wow, that’s great!

[ColdSteelTalon]

Dr. King was right. America needs his wisdom now.