With the upcoming Star Trek 4, and the main cast of Star Trek: Beyond returning, I would love to see Zoe Saldana’s Lt. Uhura’s role elevated, showcasing all of Uhura’s talents and abilities.

Credit: Mike Marsland / WireImage Trailblazing actor Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series, died on Saturday due to heart failure.

When the opportunity of a role on Broadway was offered to Star Trek star Nichelle Nichols, she was ready to quit playing Lieutenant Uhura ... people who can sing, dance and go into space, be ...