1960
1965
Diahann Carroll stars in the series "Julia," becoming the first black woman to lead a network television series. She plays the role of Julia Baker, a widowed nurse raising her son.
“Julia” 1965
1966
Nichelle Nichols breaks barriers by portraying Lieutenant Uhura in the popular science fiction series "Star Trek," becoming one of the first black women to have a significant role on a network television show.
“Star Trek” 1966