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Nichelle Nichols was an American actress, singer, and civil rights activist, best known for her role as Lieutenant Uhura on "Star Trek." Her portrayal of Uhura was groundbreaking, as she was one of the first African American women to have a prominent role on television. Nichols' work in "Star Trek" and her advocacy for diversity in the arts have left a lasting legacy.
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"Mahalia Jackson, I grew up around the corner from in Chicago."

Chicago,
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"All the people in Star Trek will always be known as those characters. And what characters to have attached to your name in life! The show is such a phenomenon all over the world."

People, Name, Will, World
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"I was very blessed in always knowing what I wanted to do, and by the grace of God I've been able to succeed in my chosen career."

God, Career, Grace, Succeed
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"I think anybody with any intelligence sits down and sees Star Trek not a kids' show."

Intelligence, Kids
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"Billie Holiday I never met, but I love her music."

Love, Music, Holiday
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"It's just coincidental that the acting took off first over everything else."

Acting, First
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