| − | '''Uhura''' was the communications officer in the original [[Star Trek]] TV series. As a black actress, starring roles at that time were rare, but were part of [[Gene Roddenberry]]'s diversified cast. Another character with little plot development, it was hard to get a feeling for her personality. Snippets from different episodes showed someone who could be a bit seductive and concerned about losing her looks and somewhat emotionally fragile, but was always a professional when doing her job. | + | '''Uhura''' was the communications officer in the original [[Star Trek]] TV series. Starring roles for black actresses at that time were rare, but [[Gene Roddenberry]] created a diverse cast for the Star Trek universe. Uhura was another character with little plot development; it was hard to get a feeling for her personality. Snippets from different episodes showed someone who could be a bit seductive and concerned about losing her looks and somewhat emotionally fragile, but was always a professional when doing her job. |
| − | The role of Uhura was played by actress [[Nichelle Nichols]]. The first black-white kiss on television was her character and [[Captain Kirk]], albeit forced to happen by aliens playing a game. | + | The role of Uhura was played by actress [[Nichelle Nichols]]. The first black/white kiss on television was between Uhura and [[Captain Kirk]], albeit forced to happen by aliens playing a game. |