Celebrate Black History Month with a look at an iconic Star Trek moment, America's national folk dance, and the man who became the music world's original frontman.
In the words of Nigerian artist Oluwole Omofemi, each of his latest paintings is a celebration of "Afrocentric pride", as well as a reflection on the postcolonial era.
Live long and prosper? Nichelle Nichols sure has. At the height of the American civil rights movement, she played "Star Trek's" Lieutenant Uhura—then one of television's few confident, strong Black female characters. It was a trailblazing role she nearly walked away from—until a certain legendary activist and super fan intervened.
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