Gregory Weinkauf: Star of Freedom: Nichelle Nichols Attends, Yet Defies, Conventions

Okay, so I'm sitting with a legend. Nichelle Nichols is the coolest sentient being in the universe. Yep, Lieutenant Uhura from the original star trek. Singer, dancer, actor, author, recruiter for NASA, proud mother and, I come to learn, glorious domestic designer. Oh, and: revolutionary! Her iconic character's name well suits her: "Nyota" is "star" in Swahili, and "uhuru" (sic) is "freedom." "Star of Freedom," indeed. She walks in beauty, ...

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