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





















