Nichelle Nichols (1932) is an American actress, singer, and voice artist best known for her portrayal of Nyota Uhura in Star Trek: The Original Series, and its film sequels. Nichols' portrayal of Uhura was ground-breaking for African American female characters on American television.
 
Quote: "Science is not a boy's game. It's not a girl's game. It's everyone's game. It's about where we are and where we are going."