Celia Rose Gooding has brought the character of Ensign Nyota Uhura to life again on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and she feels the influence of original Uhura actress Nichelle Nichols in the character. As one of the first prominent Black characters on a major television show, Uhura's impact in Star Trek: The Original Series cannot be overstated. As a character and an actress, Uhura and Nichols paved the way for generations of future Black women both in entertainment and scientific careers. Celia Rose Gooding rises to the challenge of taking on this iconic role and looks back on how Nichelle inspires her.

At the press junket for Strange New Worlds season 2, Screen Rant took part in a roundtable interview with Celia Rose Gooding and Melissa Navia. Gooding was asked about the impact the late Nichelle Nichols has had on her and how she portrays the role of Uhura. Read...