NOVEMBER 30, 2021 - As we approach episode three of the current season of Star Trek: Discovery, due this Thursday, we have an opportunity to check in with Discovery’s Captain Michael Burnham, Sonequa Martin-Green.

Martin-Green appeared on The View last week to talk about her place in Star Trek history as well as some things going on in her personal life. Regarding the latter, she reflected on the grief of having lost her parents, both of whom died in April. She also beamed about having a new daughter, Saraiyah, and discussed the challenges of beginning to talk about race and culture with her son, Kenric Jr.

Regarding her role as the first Black female captain to front a Star Trek series, Martin-Green was quick to point out the pioneering work of women such as Nichelle Nichols, and Whoopi Goldberg, a host of The View. She said that “…making history in this way … I thought it was up to me to do it perfectly and to do everything right to pay homage to the people that came before me. But this is not my accomplishment…. I simply stepped onto the path that was already laid for me by Nichelle and by you,” referring to Goldberg. “And so I am your accomplishment,” Martin-Green continued, “and I thank you.”

For more from Sonequa Martin-Green, including her early experiences of moving to New York City from Alabama, you can watch the entire interview on YouTube.

Season four of Star Trek: Discovery is underway, streaming now on Paramount+. You can catch up on seasons one to three, also streaming or available on DVD and Blu-ray.