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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/efequalma on 2024-10-19 21:35:31+00:00.

Original Title: TIL: Leonard Nimoy, known for playing Spock in Star Trek, refused to participate in the animated series until Nichelle Nichols and George Takei were included. He believed their presence was essential to the show’s commitment to diversity.