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  1. Maya Angelou

    22/31Lois introduces American poet, writer and civil activist Maya Angelou.

  2. Harriet Tubman

    21/31Malika celebrates the historic contribution to civil rights made by Harriet Tubman.

  3. Madam CJ Walker

    20/31Keira tells us the story of Madam CJ Walker.

  4. Chadwick Boseman

    19/31Isaiah's black history hero is award-winning American actor Chadwick Boseman.

  5. Ava DuVernay

    18/31Milly celebrates the accomplishments of award-winning director Ava DuVernay.

  6. Naomi Campbell

    17/31Nylah introduces groundbreaking British supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell.

  7. Usain Bolt

    16/31Mason explains why Jamaican champion sprinter Usain Bolt is his black history hero.

  8. Bob Marley

    15/31Tariq sings the praises of Jamaican singer Bob Marley.

  9. Muhammad Ali

    14/31Aker goes the distance with professional boxer Muhammad Ali.

  10. Oprah Winfrey

    13/31Fiyin shares the screen with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey.

  11. Rosa Parks

    12/31Rose stands up for inspirational civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

  12. Mo Farah

    11/31Nile is inspired by long-distance running legend Mo Farah.

  13. Barack Obama

    10/31Jadon’s black history hero is former US president Barack Obama.

  14. Aretha Franklin

    9/31Matilda celebrates award-winning American singer Aretha Franklin.

  15. Michael Jordan

    8/31Bobby champions one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

  16. Malcolm X

    7/31Mia looks at influential civil rights minister and activist Malcolm X.

  17. Katherine Johnson

    6/31Sienna profiles the groundbreaking Nasa mathematician nicknamed The Human Computer.

  18. Serena Williams

    5/31Dylan talks about his hero Serena Williams, professional tennis player and cultural icon.

  19. Nina Simone

    4/31Tabitha tells the story of singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.

  20. Jay-Z

    3/31Amelia tells the story of pioneering entrepreneur and rapper Jay-Z.

  21. Martin Luther King

    2/31Ethan tells the story of Martin Luther King and why he is his hero.

  22. Mary Seacole

    1/31Talia tells the story of pioneering and courageous nurse and businesswoman Mary Seacole.