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Our Black History Heroes
Children's series celebrating inspirational and history-making figures from the past 200 years.
Series 1: 1. Mary Seacole (1:59)
- 1. Mary SeacoleTalia tells the story of pioneering and courageous nurse and businesswoman Mary Seacole.1:59
- 2. Martin Luther KingEthan tells the story of Martin Luther King and why he is his hero.1:57
- 3. Jay-ZAmelia tells the story of pioneering entrepreneur and rapper Jay-Z.2:03
- 4. Nina SimoneTabitha tells the story of singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.1:58
- 5. Serena WilliamsDylan talks about his hero Serena Williams, professional tennis player and cultural icon.2:03
- 6. Katherine JohnsonSienna profiles the groundbreaking Nasa mathematician nicknamed The Human Computer.1:58
- 7. Michael JordanBobby champions one of the greatest basketball players of all time.1:59
- 8. Malcolm XMia looks at influential civil rights minister and activist Malcolm X.2:03
- 9. Aretha FranklinMatilda celebrates award-winning American singer Aretha Franklin.2:03
- 10. Barack ObamaJadon’s black history hero is former US president Barack Obama.2:11
- 11. Mo FarahNile is inspired by long-distance running legend Mo Farah.2:00
- 12. Rosa ParksRose stands up for inspirational civil rights activist Rosa Parks.2:00
- 13. Oprah WinfreyFiyin shares the screen with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey.2:01
- 14. Muhammad AliAker goes the distance with professional boxer Muhammad Ali.2:01
- 15. Bob MarleyTariq sings the praises of Jamaican singer Bob Marley.1:59
- 16. Usain BoltMason explains why Jamaican champion sprinter Usain Bolt is his black history hero.1:59
- 17. Naomi CampbellNylah introduces groundbreaking British supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell.2:11
- 18. Ava DuVernayMilly celebrates the accomplishments of award-winning director Ava DuVernay.1:59
- 19. Chadwick BosemanIsaiah's black history hero is award-winning American actor Chadwick Boseman.2:04
- 20. Madam CJ WalkerKeira tells us the story of Madam CJ Walker.1:59
- 21. Harriet TubmanMalika celebrates the historic contribution to civil rights made by Harriet Tubman.2:05
- 22. Maya AngelouLois introduces American poet, writer and civil activist Maya Angelou.1:59
