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15 Reasons Why Author Alicia McCalla is proud as hell of Captain Michael Burnham in Star Trek's Discovery.

So, here’s the deal:  I’m creating a sci-fi series called The Abandon.  On July 27, 2012 I’m shooting the pilot episode, which will follow the journeys of five black men after a global alien invasion.  Yes, I said five black men.  I know that’s revolutionary for television, but hey, I am committed to changing the game.  I’m particularly interested in changing the game when it comes to black representation and inclusiveness in sci-fi TV and film.

This weekend I've been taking it down a notch. I totally needed to unwind. I was so excited to see that SciFi Channel replayed all my favorite movies. I totally crush on Captain Kirk and Captain Picard is awesome!  But Uhura is my sheroe! When I was a child, I wanted to be her!