Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Connection to "Star Trek".

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    • Subject Terms:
      KING, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968; NICHOLS, Nichelle, 1932-2022
    • Abstract:
      The article looks on the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr., the late American Baptist minister and activist who became spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement in 1954. It highlights the impact of King to the career decision of American actress Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura in the television series titled "Star Trek." Also mentioned is he major role of Nichols to inspire others as role model in the space program.