As Lieutenant Uhura on the iconic prime-time television show Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols played the first Black female astronaut anyone had ever seen on-screen. A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard the starship Enterprise was revolutionary in the 1960s, when only white men had traveled to outer space in real life and most Black characters on TV were servants. Nichelle not only inspired a generation to pursue its dreams but also opened the door for the real-life pioneering astronauts Sally Ride, Dr. Mae Jemison, and more. Join us at Powerhouse @ IC for a special storytime featuring photo ops with visitors from the Enterprise (the New York City Star Trek Meetup Group, as seen at the USS Intrepid, ABC-TV’s Good Morning America, and more), coloring sheets, and other surprises!
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