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Why Star Trek matters.

Why representation matters too.

Nichelle has devoted a good chunk of her life to helping others Boldly Go…

“Nichols has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the National Space Institute (now the National Space Society), and been active in the leadership of the Space Cadets of America, an organization for young people interested in space and space careers. Through her consultant firm, Women in Motion, Inc., Nichols was instrumental in the NASA Astronaut Corps pioneering effort to break away from their all-white, all-male past. She received NASA’s distinguished Public Service Award for her efforts and continued success.” — NSS

Nichelle Nichols’ recruits for NASA include:

• Dr. Sally Ride, first American woman in space
• Colonel Guion Bluford, first black man in space
• Dr. Judith Resnik, second American woman in space
• Dr. Ronald McNair, second black man in space
• Dr. Mae Jemison, first black woman in space
• Lt. Col. Ellison Onizuka, first Asian-American in space
• Current NASA adminstrator Charles Bolden
• Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver