Live Long and Prosper! and Happy 82nd Birthday Nichelle Nichols! I was named after this beautiful singer, dancer and actress who is, of course, best known for her groundbreaking role as Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek.’ This 1959 photo was taken during her days as a jazz singer. by vintageblackglamour

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