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TIL: Martin Luther King Jr. Was a Star Trek Fan. He admired "Star Trek" for its vision of a diverse and harmonious future. When actress Nichelle Nichols considered leaving the show, King persuaded her to remain, emphasizing her role as a vital representation for African Americans.

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