Today is the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Star Trek!
Today is the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Star Trek! Pictured here, President Obama and Nichelle Nichols make the “Vulcan Salute.” Star Trek was a revolutionary show, challenging viewers’ perceptions on diversity, equality, and inclusion. At a time when few African-American women were given leading roles on TV and in film, Nichelle Nichols’ brilliant…