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The Story Behind ‘Star Trek’ Actress Nichelle Nichols’ Iconic Interracial Kiss
Just as significant is Nichols’ off-screen activism. She leveraged her role on Star Trek to become a recruiter for NASA, where she pushed for change in the space programme.

Fan Mail: Reminiscing the Thrill of the Friday Movie Release
Decades ago, every Thursday night, Mom gave my siblings and me supper early to tuck us in for the late-night Hindi movie on Channel 33 – the only English channel …

Some People Treat Disney as Sacred. Does That Make It a Religion?
It is possible to approach Disney adults with empathy and understanding without necessarily calling their relationship to Disney religion.

James Caan Was a Remarkable Actor’s Actor Who Could Hold His Own Among the Greats
James Caan never cared for the trappings of stardom, but he was a prolific actor for 60 years.

How Cinema and Television Have Brought Turkey and India Closer
The author recently spent eight months in Turkey, and found himself surrounded by Bollywood fans.

Why ‘Ms. Marvel’ Matters So Much to Muslim, South Asian Fans
Kamala, played by Iman Vellani, is a regular Pakistani American Muslim teen who transforms into a superhero.