August 1, 2022 4:57 pm

Fans Mourn Loss of ‘Star Trek' Actress, Illinois Native Nichelle Nichols

Fans of actress Nichelle Nichols are mourning the loss of the groundbreaking entertainer who broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood. Nichols is remembered for her role on “Star Trek,” but she also worked for many years as a NASA recruiter. NBC 5’s Christian Farr reports on her Chicago-area roots.

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