Mary Seacole Song
Mary Seacole's life as a nurse in the Crimean War.
We're celebrating Black History Month 2026!
Check out the Horrible Histories British Black History Special on BBC iPlayer to find out more!
Other Black History Month content across the CBBC website:
Black History Month: UK black heroes facts quiz: A facts-based quiz about inspiring UK famous people in British history including celebrities like Stormzy and sport stars like footballer and inspirational campaigner Marcus Rashford.
British Black History Song: Horrible Histories charts the contribution of famous black people to British life throughout history.
HH Quick Quiz: Mary Seacole facts: Mary Seacole was a healthcare pioneer in the 1800s but how much do you know about her life? Watch the song and then see how much you can remember by answering eight questions.
HH Quick Quiz: Rosa Parks facts: Rosa Parks helped spark the Civil Rights Movement in America, but how much do you know about what she did? Watch the song and then see how much you can remember by answering eight questions.
Horrible Histories Martin Luther King - They Were the Heroes song: Martin Luther King on the struggle to earn racial equality in America and the many famous faces that helped along the way.
What is Black History Month?
October’s Black History Month encourages society to ask questions, explore new perspectives and learn about the experiences of Black people throughout history. It can be a time to discover powerful stories of community, courage, creativity and change, while learning about important events and movements that have shaped society. Black History Month also provides celebrates Black culture of today, from literature and music, to sport, film and the arts. Most importantly, it encourages us to learn from history, appreciate different experiences and think about how we can help create a fairer and more inclusive world.
