Star Trek has cemented itself as one of the founding pillars of science fiction, remaining to this day one of the most beloved and successful series in television history. Kicking this expansive universe off was, of course the original Star Trek (the television series spanning from 1966 to 1969). Not only did creator Gene Roddenberry’s space voyaging crew begin this media dynasty, but it is also considered by many to have had a massive cultural impact, the ripples of which are still felt today. One of the most significant of these was that it tackled racism and biracial harmony in a way that was rare for television entertainment in the 60s — and is often disturbingly lacking even today.