Sonequa Martin-Green, known for her role as Michael Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery, the first Black female captain in the franchise, recently shared insights on how the groundbreaking role has impacted her career and personal growth.
During a discussion at SCAD TVFest in Atlanta, Martin-Green expressed the evolving nature of the show's influence on her life. She emphasized that the role has helped her recognize and embrace her worth as a Black woman, a realization she attributes to portraying the protagonist and the connections she has formed through the series.