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In reply to the discussion: Dating Advice: To avoid racists, look for Star Trek fans. [View all]exboyfil
(17,862 posts)49. Yes but since it was given under duress
It would have had even more impact if it had been done in an affectionate relationship between them.
Still had an impact.
Star Trek does practice a form of speciesism towards sentient bipedal human looking mammal like species. A next generation episode addresses why this is so.
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whatever you do, don't be one of the extras who end up in the landing party...
KittyWampus
Jun 2013
#22
William Shatner and Nichelle Nichols shared 1 of the first inter-racial kisses on tv.
Major Hogwash
Jun 2013
#33