Our Black History Heroes
Our Black History Heroes is a TV show on CBBC. Children's series celebrating inspirational and history-making figures from the past 200 years. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 22 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in December 2025.
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Our Black History Heroes
Amelia tells the story of pioneering entrepreneur and rapper Jay-Z.
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Tabitha tells the story of singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
Dylan talks about his hero Serena Williams, professional tennis player and cultural icon.
Sienna profiles the groundbreaking Nasa mathematician nicknamed The Human Computer.
Mia looks into the life story of influential civil rights minister and activist Malcolm X.
Bobby champions one of the greatest basketball players and cultural influencers of all time.
Matilda celebrates award-winning American singer Aretha Franklin.
Jadon explains why the former president of the United States, Barack Obama, is a hero to him.
Nile gets inspired by the achievements of champion long-distance runner Mo Farah.
Fiyin shares the screen with American talk show host, television producer, actress and author Oprah Winfrey.
Aker goes the distance with professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali.
Tariq sings the praises of Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician Bob Marley.
Mason explains why Jamaican champion sprinter Usain Bolt is his black history hero.
Nylah introduces groundbreaking British supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell.
Milly celebrates the accomplishments of the pioneering and award-winning director Ava DuVernay.
Isaiah explains why his black history hero is award-winning American actor and playwright Chadwick Boseman.
Keira tells us the story of Madam CJ Walker, America's first female self-made millionaire.
Malika celebrates the historic contribution to civil rights made by American abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman.
Lois introduces American poet, writer and civil activist Maya Angelou.