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Sure, ‘Star Trek’ was a big deal, but I didn’t realize it shaped the future like this.

In this GIF set, actress Nichelle Nichols recounts how she almost quit “Star Trek” to move to Broadway, but a very important fan reminded her just how important her role was.

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Franchesca Ramsey

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