CNN See It Loud The History of Black Television June 4, 2024 01:07:00
>> that was one of the first times i saw myself in the sci-fi genera. >> after the first season of "star trek," mona king met with michelle nichols. he said, no, you can't quit. >> he said, you have the first non-stereotypical role on television for the world to see. this is not a black role and it's not a female role, and you've got it. >> michelle nichols, her characters, you heard whoopi goldberg. so, it gave us black actors who were in this sci-fi genre. >> i'm glad to hear it. >> i came into "star trek: the next generation," so burton was the primary representation there, jody. >> that is...
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