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Our Black History Heroes

Children's series celebrating inspirational and history-making figures from the past 200 years.

Series 1: 22. Maya Angelou (1:59)

Series 1: 1. Mary Seacole

Talia tells the story of pioneering and courageous nurse and businesswoman Mary Seacole.

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Series 1: 2. Martin Luther King

Ethan tells the story of Martin Luther King and why he is his hero.

Series 1: 3. Jay-Z

Amelia tells the story of pioneering entrepreneur and rapper Jay-Z.

Series 1: 4. Nina Simone

Tabitha tells the story of singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.

Series 1: 5. Serena Williams

Dylan talks about his hero Serena Williams, professional tennis player and cultural icon.

Series 1: 6. Katherine Johnson

Sienna profiles the groundbreaking Nasa mathematician nicknamed The Human Computer.

Series 1: 8. Michael Jordan

Bobby champions one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Series 1: 7. Malcolm X

Mia looks at influential civil rights minister and activist Malcolm X.

Series 1: 9. Aretha Franklin

Matilda celebrates award-winning American singer Aretha Franklin.

Series 1: 10. Barack Obama

Jadon’s black history hero is former US president Barack Obama.

Series 1: 11. Mo Farah

Nile is inspired by long-distance running legend Mo Farah.

Series 1: 12. Rosa Parks

Rose stands up for inspirational civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

Series 1: 13. Oprah Winfrey

Fiyin shares the screen with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

Series 1: 14. Muhammad Ali

Aker goes the distance with professional boxer Muhammad Ali.

Series 1: 15. Bob Marley

Tariq sings the praises of Jamaican singer Bob Marley.

Series 1: 16. Usain Bolt

Mason explains why Jamaican champion sprinter Usain Bolt is his black history hero.

Series 1: 17. Naomi Campbell

Nylah introduces groundbreaking British supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell.

Series 1: 18. Ava DuVernay

Milly celebrates the accomplishments of award-winning director Ava DuVernay.

Series 1: 19. Chadwick Boseman

Isaiah's black history hero is award-winning American actor Chadwick Boseman.

Series 1: 20. Madam CJ Walker

Keira tells us the story of Madam CJ Walker.

Series 1: 21. Harriet Tubman

Malika celebrates the historic contribution to civil rights made by Harriet Tubman.

Series 1: 22. Maya Angelou

Lois introduces American poet, writer and civil activist Maya Angelou.