Our Black History Heroes

20211 series
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CBBC

Celebrating inspirational and history-making figures from the past 200 years.

Mary Seacole: Episode Image
Episode 1Mary Seacole

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

Martin Luther King: Episode Image
Episode 2Martin Luther King

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

Jay-Z: Episode Image
Episode 3Jay-Z

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

Nina Simone: Episode Image
Episode 4Nina Simone

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

Serena Williams: Episode Image
Episode 5Serena Williams

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

Katherine Johnson: Episode Image
Episode 6Katherine Johnson

Sienna profiles the groundbreaking Nasa mathematician nicknamed The Human Computer.

Michael Jordan: Episode Image
Episode 7Michael Jordan

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

Barack Obama: Episode Image
Episode 8Barack Obama

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

Malcolm X: Episode Image
Episode 9Malcolm X

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

Aretha Franklin: Episode Image
Episode 10Aretha Franklin

Matilda celebrates award-winning American singer Aretha Franklin.

Mo Farah: Episode Image
Episode 11Mo Farah

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

Rosa Parks: Episode Image
Episode 12Rosa Parks

Rose stands up for inspirational civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

Oprah Winfrey: Episode Image
Episode 13Oprah Winfrey

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

Muhammad Ali: Episode Image
Episode 14Muhammad Ali

Aker goes the distance with professional boxer Muhammad Ali.

Bob Marley: Episode Image
Episode 15Bob Marley

Tariq sings the praises of Jamaican singer Bob Marley.

Usain Bolt: Episode Image
Episode 16Usain Bolt

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

Naomi Campbell: Episode Image
Episode 17Naomi Campbell

Nylah introduces groundbreaking British supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell.

Ava DuVernay: Episode Image
Episode 18Ava DuVernay

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

Chadwick Boseman: Episode Image
Episode 19Chadwick Boseman

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

Madam CJ Walker: Episode Image
Episode 20Madam CJ Walker

Keira tells us the story of Madam CJ Walker.

Harriet Tubman: Episode Image
Episode 21Harriet Tubman

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

Maya Angelou: Episode Image
Episode 22Maya Angelou

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

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