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Our Black History Heroes
Our Black History Heroes Episodes
Series 1: 6. Katherine Johnson
Sienna profiles the groundbreaking Nasa mathematician nicknamed The Human Computer.
30-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 5. Serena Williams
Dylan talks about his hero Serena Williams, professional tennis player and cultural icon.
27-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 15. Bob Marley
Tariq sings the praises of Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician Bob Marley.
24-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 16. Usain Bolt
Mason explains why Jamaican champion sprinter Usain Bolt is his black history hero.
22-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 4. Nina Simone
Tabitha tells the story of singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
20-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 3. Jay-z
Amelia tells the story of pioneering entrepreneur and rapper Jay-Z.
19-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 18. Ava Duvernay
Milly celebrates the accomplishments of the pioneering and award-winning director Ava DuVernay.
18-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 19. Chadwick Boseman
Isaiah explains why his black history hero is award-winning American actor and playwright Chadwick Boseman.
17-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 20. Madam Cj Walker
Keira tells us the story of Madam CJ Walker, America's first female self-made millionaire.
16-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 21. Harriet Tubman
Malika celebrates the historic contribution to civil rights made by American abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman.
15-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 9. Aretha Franklin
Matilda celebrates award-winning American singer Aretha Franklin.
14-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 22. Maya Angelou
Lois introduces American poet, writer and civil activist Maya Angelou.
14-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 2. Martin Luther King
Ethan tells the story of Martin Luther King and why he is his hero.
12-10-2024
CBBC
Series 1: 10. Barack Obama
Jadon explains why the former president of the United States, Barack Obama, is a hero to him.
03-03-2023
CBBC
Series 1: 14. Muhammad Ali
Aker goes the distance with professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali.
20-10-2022
CBBC
Series 1: 13. Oprah Winfrey
Fiyin shares the screen with American talk show host, television producer, actress and author Oprah Winfrey.
19-10-2022
CBBC
Series 1: 12. Rosa Parks
Rose stands up for inspirational civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
18-10-2022
CBBC
Series 1: 11. Mo Farah
Nile gets inspired by the achievements of champion long-distance runner Mo Farah.
17-10-2022
CBBC
Series 1: 17. Naomi Campbell
Nylah introduces groundbreaking British supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell.
13-10-2022
CBBC
Series 1: 8. Michael Jordan
Bobby champions one of the greatest basketball players and cultural influencers of all time.
12-10-2022
CBBC
Series 1: 7. Malcolm X
Mia looks into the life story of influential civil rights minister and activist Malcolm X.
11-10-2022
CBBC
Series 1: 1. Mary Seacole
Talia tells the story of the pioneering and courageous nurse and businesswoman Mary Seacole.
03-10-2022
CBBC