Where No Show Has Gone Before

Star Trek was the first show to feature such a diverse cast. Roddenberry wanted his futuristic program to show a society of different races, genders, and species working together peacefully without intolerance.

Nichelle Nichols was the first black woman to be cast as such a high ranking character. She plays Lt. Uhura and was an important part of the crew.

Star Trek was also the first program to air an interracial kiss, between Captain Kirk and Uhura in Platos's Stepchildren (1968)..