“I’m not going to stand here and apologize for what I did. You had your duty; I had mine.” -Kasidy Yates, “For the Cause,” Deep Space Nine I am a Black woman. I have never been to prison. I…
Life on the USS Cerritos seems to have settled into a semblance of normalcy. For instance, we finally get to see one of the most fabled acts of Trek lore: the sonic shower. After a long night, Ensigns Mariner (Tawny…
Life aboard the USS Cerritos seems to be settling into a groove of normalcy. Or at least, as normal as things can get on everyone’s favorite California-class starship… First thing out the gate, we learn that Ensign Beckett Mariner (Tawny…
I consider myself a first-generation working mom – my mom stayed home with my five siblings and I – and I often look to the women on Star Trek for guidance when it comes to balancing career and family. I…
Starfleet, while a bit imperialist at times, has always been lauded for its benevolence towards other cultures, respecting the sovereignty of other civilizations and the natural development within them. While a good statue-toppling is always an appreciated spectacle, it’s very…