Calling Up Justice is celebrating Black characters in Sar Trek! Star Trek has always been at the forefront of representation and diversity in popular culture, and the franchise has introduced a number of notable black characters over the years. From Lieutenant Uhura, the communications officer aboard the USS Enterprise in the original series, to Michael Burnham, the protagonist of Star Trek: Discovery, these characters have brought unique perspectives and added depth to the Star Trek universe. This list of Black Star Trek characters is a testament to the franchise’s commitment to representation, and celebrates the diverse range of experiences and stories that have been brought to life on screen.

• Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, played by Nichelle Nichols, in the original Star Trek series and subsequent movies.
• Commodore Stone, played by Percy Rodriguez, in the original Star Trek series episode “Court Martial.”
• Lieutenant Boma, played by Don Marshall, in the original Star Trek series episode “The Galileo Seven.”
• Lieutenant Shea, played by Carl Byrd, in the original Star Trek series episode “The Trouble with Tribbles.”
• Doctor Joseph M’Benga Played by: Booker Bradshaw, in the original Star Trek series
• Dr. Richard Daystrom, played by William Marshall, in the original Star Trek series episode “The Ultimate Computer.”
• Captain Terrell, played by Paul Winfield, in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
• The Captain of the Saratoga, played by Madge Sinclair, in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

• Worf played by Michael Dorn, in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
• Geordi LaForge played by Levar Burton, in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
• Captain Silva, played by Madge Sinclair, in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
• Guinan, played by Whoopi Goldberg and Isis J. Jones, in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
• Commander Edward M. La Forge, MD, played by Ben Vereen, in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
• Captain Tryla Scott, played by Ursaline Bryant, in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Conspiracy.”
• Fleet Admiral Cartwright Played by: Brock Peters, in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Conspiracy.”
• Kurn, played by Tony Todd, in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

• Captain Benjamin Sisko, played by Avery Brooks, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
• Kasidy Yates-Sisko, played by Penny Johnson Jerald, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
• Jake Sisko, played by Cirroc Lofton, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
• Captain Calvin Hudson, played by Bernie Casey, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
• Joseph Sisko Played by: Brock Peters, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
• Jennifer “Jen” Sisko Played by: Felecia M. Bell, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
• Julian Bashir Played by: Alexander Siddig, in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

• Tuvak played by Tim Russ in Star Trek Voyager
• Travis Mayweather, played by Anthony Montgomery, in Star Trek: Enterprise.
• Rianna Mayweather, played by Joan Pringle, in Star Trek: Enterprise.
• Dr. Lily Sloane, played by Alfre Woodard, in Star Trek: First Contact.

• Lieutenant Michael Burnham, played by Sonequa Martin-Green, in Star Trek: Discovery.
• Joann Owosekun played by Oyin Oladejo in Discovery
• Doctor Gabrielle Burnham, played by Sonja Sohn, in Star Trek: Discovery.
• Book, played by David Ajala, in Star Trek: Discovery.

• Guinan, played by Ito Aghayere, in season 2 of Star Trek: Picard.
• Ensign Sidney La Forge, played by Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, in Star Trek: Picard.

• Lieutenant Nyota Uhura, played by Celia Rose Gooding, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
• Joseph M’Benga, played by Babs Olusanmokun, in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.