This year we lost the brilliant, brave and beautiful Nichelle Nichols, who would have been 90 years old today. It was such a thrill to meet her and work with her briefly (at a science communication event in Atlanta 2012).
@DrFunkySpoon I had the pleasure of seeing her speak at a British Film Institute event celebrating her career years ago. Remarkable woman and epoch-defining role model. Bet she was a pleasure to do some sci comm with