Uhura
Nyota Uhura is a fictional character in the Star Trek franchise. She serves as the chief communications officer aboard the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) in the original series (1966–1969). Portrayed by Nichelle Nichols, Uhura is widely regarded as one of the first Black women to appear in a non-stereotypical, leading role on American television, and her presence helped advance representation in science fiction and television.
On the Enterprise, Uhura oversees shipboard communications, signals intelligence, and linguistic liaison with alien species. The
A notable moment in Star Trek history is the on-screen kiss between Uhura and Captain James T.