It was in Star Trek that Nichols gained popular recognition by being one of the first black women featured in a major television series not playing a servant; her prominent supporting role as a female black bridge officer was unprecedented. During the first year of the series, Nichols was tempted to leave the show, as she felt her role lacked significance; however, a conversation with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. changed her mind. Though specifics of the conversation vary, in generalities she has reported that Dr. King personally encouraged her to stay on the show, telling her that he was a big fan of the series. He also told her she "could not give up" because she was playing a vital role model for black children and young women across the country, as well as other children who would see African Americans as equals.^[6][7] It is also often reported that Dr. King added that "Once that door is opened by someone, no one else can close it again."

That's my MLK post, and I think it's a good one.