Live long and prosper? Nichelle Nichols sure has. At the height of the American civil rights movement, she played "Star Trek's" Lieutenant Uhura—then one of television's few confident, strong Black female characters. It was a trailblazing role she nearly walked away from—until a certain legendary activist and super fan intervened. Who knew Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Trekkie?
This Dish Could Kill You
When Egypt's Ministry of Health issues its annual warning to stay away from a local deadly delicacy called feseekh, you would think that most would comply. Instead, thousands flock to their local feseekh eateries every day to enjoy the traditional dish.
Miral Kotb has two great loves: coding and dance. While they might seem like they have nothing in common, Miral has discovered a new, innovative way to combine her two passions. Through her project, iLuminate, she's letting the creative side of code beam bright.
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