With the news of the passing of Nichelle Nichols, I just wanted to give a few words. Lt.Uhura was proof that Black women belonged in sci-fi. Proof that Black women had a place in fantasy. Proof that Black women belonged in space. Sheβs the reason Mae Jemison went to space.At every convention she made an appearance, I saw her and thanked her for openingβ¦
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