Nichelle Nichols  -- the woman behind the doll

With the cast of the original Star Trek

 
 

An autographed poster from the movie

 
 

A web site about Uhura
 
 

The book she wrote

 

Her official web site
http://www.uhura.com/
 

In addition to her acting and personal appearances, Nichelle works as a singer and designer, and is active in social causes.