Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.”.

One would have to go back hundreds of years to find a monarch who reigned longer than Queen Elizabeth II.

In 1966 Star Trek premiered taking us on a leap in time to the future. Among the cast was Nichelle Nichols, who played a lieutenant on the Star Trek ship for space exploration.

Three years ago, Nichelle Nichols visited The Neutral Zone Studios in Kingsland, Georgia, and filmed a documentary called “Breaking Barriers” there.

Trailblazer was a word used by many to mourn the passing of actor Nichelle Nichols, who died Saturday at age 89.

Nichelle Nichols has died.

The performer who breathed life into Captain James T.