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Back up to: Our Black History Heroes
22/31 Lois introduces American poet, writer and civil activist Maya Angelou.
21/31 Malika celebrates the historic contribution to civil rights made by Harriet Tubman.
20/31 Keira tells us the story of Madam CJ Walker.
19/31 Isaiah's black history hero is award-winning American actor Chadwick Boseman.
18/31 Milly celebrates the accomplishments of award-winning director Ava DuVernay.
17/31 Nylah introduces groundbreaking British supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell.
16/31 Mason explains why Jamaican champion sprinter Usain Bolt is his black history hero.
15/31 Tariq sings the praises of Jamaican singer Bob Marley.
14/31 Aker goes the distance with professional boxer Muhammad Ali.
13/31 Fiyin shares the screen with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
12/31 Rose stands up for inspirational civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
11/31 Nile is inspired by long-distance running legend Mo Farah.
10/31 Jadon’s black history hero is former US president Barack Obama.
9/31 Matilda celebrates award-winning American singer Aretha Franklin.
8/31 Bobby champions one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
7/31 Mia looks at influential civil rights minister and activist Malcolm X.
6/31 Sienna profiles the groundbreaking Nasa mathematician nicknamed The Human Computer.
5/31 Dylan talks about his hero Serena Williams, professional tennis player and cultural icon.
4/31 Tabitha tells the story of singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
3/31 Amelia tells the story of pioneering entrepreneur and rapper Jay-Z.
2/31 Ethan tells the story of Martin Luther King and why he is his hero.
1/31 Talia tells the story of pioneering and courageous nurse and businesswoman Mary Seacole.
