Sonequa Martin-Green Of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Shuts Down Racist Trolls

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Isha Shayak | In Career , Married

American actress Sonequa Martin-Green is the first black woman to be in the lead role in the new film ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.
Some commentators criticized the absence of an alpha male in the cast of the movie.

Sonequa Martin-Green was quick to react to these trolls. She praised the universal appeal ‘Star Trek’ receives but at the same time pointed to its diversity going on over the years.

(Source: CBS) — Source: CBS (Michelle Yeoh and Sonequa Martin-Green)

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Star Shoots Down Racist Critics: ‘We’re Taking Another Step Forward’

Anybody who disproves her casting as the first female person of color to lead a ‘Star Trek’ property, Sonequa Martin-Green has some words for them.

Martin-Green addressed those who had an issue with her being cast in the upcoming CBS show ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.

Sonequa Martin-Green is the lead in a “Star Trek” series that takes place before Capt. James T. Kirk and crew roamed the heavens. — Source: CBS (Sonequa Martin-Green is the lead in a “Star Trek” series that takes place before Capt. James T. Kirk and crew roamed the heavens)

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ takes place before Capt. James T. Kirk and crew will be available for viewing on CBS All Access from Sept. 24, it has been learned. The same day, the premiere of the TV series would be aired on CBS.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 17: Actress Sonequa Martin-Green arrives at the Paley Center For Media's 34th Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles opening night presentation 'The Walking Dead' at Dolby Theatre on March 17, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Barry King/WireImage) — Actress Sonequa Martin-Green arrives at the Paley Center For Media’s 34th Annual PaleyFest Los Angeles opening night presentation ‘The Walking Dead’. (Photo by Barry King/WireImage)

Responds To Racist Criticism of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’

The newest entry in the Star Trek franchise is embracing diversity in a big way, including having its very first African American female lead, this was something everybody agreed on.

There is some criticism about “political correctness” in their casting. Sonequa Martin-Green says to these so-called fans who have issues with what they’re seeing.

“Well, I would encourage them to key into the essence and spirit of Star Trek that has made it the legacy it is — and that’s looking across the way to the person sitting in front of you and realizing you are the same, that they are not separate from you, and we are all one. That’s something Star Trek has always upheld and I completely believe that is why it’s been a mainstay in society in the hearts of so many people for so many decades. I would encourage them to look past their opinions and social conditioning and key into what we’re doing here — which is telling a story about humanity that will hopefully bring us all together.”

Diversity is part of Star Trek

Of course, diversity is at its core and is part of Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future. The starship Voyager, in particular, representation has always been baked into Star Trek’s DNA. These points were made effectively last month by George Takei in an appearance on MSNBC.

Source: Facebook (Star Trek’s diversity is plain to see)

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Short bio on Sonequa Martin-Green

Alabama-born Sonequa Martin-green was born on March 21, 1985. She possesses an American personality. Sonequa is a popular actress, who has starred in multiple movies and TV series. Additionally, she is also a producer. She is popular for her roles like Tamara is an American fairy tale television series, ‘Once Upon a Time’ and Sasha Williams in ‘The Walking Dead’.

Presently, she is a prominent figure in the media because of her role in the popular TV series ‘The Walking Dead’. Additionally, she has become popular after her lead role in the sci-fi TV series, “Star Trek: Discovery”. It was released in 2017. More Bio…

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