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Hacking on actual computers is one thing, but hacking purposefully on imaginary computers is, these days, something we can only imagine.
Race has always been integral to the world of fantasy.
The death of the Star Trek actor leaves behind a hugely important legacy both on the small screen and in space
When Lt. Uhura appeared on the debut episode of Star Trek in September
1966, she was boldly going where no black woman had gone before: as a
continuing character on a network TV series depicting a future where the
color of her skin didn’t matter, only the content of her character.
The character has since become an iconic touchstone, so instead of
retreading oft-told tales, let’s take a brief look instead at how Nichelle
landed on Star Trek and what was the state of race portrayals on Ameri...
1966, she was boldly going where no black woman had gone before: as a
continuing character on a network TV series depicting a future where the
color of her skin didn’t matter, only the content of her character.
The character has since become an iconic touchstone, so instead of
retreading oft-told tales, let’s take a brief look instead at how Nichelle
landed on Star Trek and what was the state of race portrayals on Ameri...
Black archivists, activists, and artists are fighting for justice and ethical remembrance — and reimagining the archive itself.
"If they let me in the door, I will open it so wide that they will see the world."