Kate Mulgrew Was Not the First Female Captain in Star Trek
Kate Mulgrew’s Captain Janeway is often celebrated as Star Trek’s first female captain — but is that really true? Before Voyager, both Captain Rachel Garrett and Captain Silva La Forge appeared on screen, paving the way for diverse leadership in the final frontier. This article clears up the myths and highlights the real firsts in Star Trek history, including the overlooked significance of black women captains like Silva La Forge.