As the 1960s Civil Rights and Second-wave Feminism movements were striving for change, "Star Trek: The Original Series" showed that people of all races and cultures belonged in the future. Nichelle Nichols brought this notion to life by playing the first version of Communications Officer Nyota Uhura
Katie Ranno is a Freelance Writer at Static Media. With a strong background in entertainment journalism, she focuses on topics such as celebrities, the film industry, and pop culture, often drawing from her experiences at conventions and panels dedicated to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 1980s nostalgia. Katie's work has been featured in prominent outlets including Looper, SlashFilm, AOL, Inc., and Tasting Table.