Nichelle Nichols quotes

Nichelle Nichols was an American musician and actress, widely recognized for her role as Lieutenant Uhura in the Star Trek television series. Her work broke barriers for African American women in entertainment and inspired generations. She also pursued a singing career and advocated for diversity in the space program. Here are 8 of her quotes:

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.

Nichelle Nichols

Billie Holiday I never met, but I love her music.

Nichelle Nichols

I've agreed to do several Star Trek conventions this coming year.

Nichelle Nichols

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.

Nichelle Nichols

Gene's whole vision was that minorities weren't on set because we were minorities, we were on set because in the future our diverse world would all be working together as equals. I understand that everyone needs to see role models that can inspire them and talk to them and represent them, but I believe we need to move to a future that transcends race, gender, or anything else. We're all people.

Nichelle Nichols

Star Trek represented, and still does represent, the future we can have, a future that is beyond the petty squabbles we are dealing with here on Earth, now as much as ever, and are able to devote ourselves to the betterment of all human kind by doing what we do so well: explore. This kind of a future isn't impossible - and we need to all rethink our priorities to really bring that vision to life.

Nichelle Nichols

I think anybody with any intelligence sits down and sees Star Trek not a kids' show.

Nichelle Nichols