A few years ago, we had an @NASA event at @PNBallet, featuring ballet & music set to space imagery, where @NichelleIsUhura performed 
The next morning I got a text from the conductor, letting me know that she was on the same flight, so I found her in line, helped her through security, & chatted in the lounge. When it came time for the flight, she was in first and I went back to my seat in coach.
I had the row to myself (first class for the masses), and immediately fell asleep. A little while later I was awakened by someone touching my elbow and softly saying "Bobak. Bobak." It was @NichelleIsUhura. So for a couple hours between Seattle and LA, we sat and talked.
We could have talked about anything, her career as a singer (singing with Duke Ellington), dancer, actress (@StarTrek among others), meeting the president.
But we talked about how she helped recruit women & minority astronauts for @NASA when the shuttle program was starting. About how she had concerns about Star Trek, but she recognized the importance of representation
It's honestly one of the most amazing conversations I've ever had. And at the end, I saw her to her car, and she gave me a little kiss. I got a kiss from @NichelleIsUhura! So a very happy birthday to you, Nichelle. Thank you for all that you've done.
