Our Black History Heroes: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream For Kids

Children's series celebrating inspirational and history-making figures from the past 200 years.

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Series 1 1. Mary Seacole

1. Mary Seacole

Talia tells the story of the pioneering and courageous nurse and businesswoman Mary Seacole.
Duration: 1:59 First broadcast: 24 May 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 2. Martin Luther King

2. Martin Luther King

Ethan tells the story of Martin Luther King and why he is his hero.
Duration: 1:57 First broadcast: 24 May 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 3. Jay-Z

3. Jay-Z

Amelia tells the story of pioneering entrepreneur and rapper Jay-Z.
Duration: 2:03 First broadcast: 24 May 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 4. Nina Simone

4. Nina Simone

Tabitha tells the story of singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
Duration: 1:58 First broadcast: 24 May 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 5. Serena Williams

5. Serena Williams

Dylan talks about his hero Serena Williams, professional tennis player and cultural icon.
Duration: 2:03 First broadcast: 24 May 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 6. Katherine Johnson

6. Katherine Johnson

Sienna profiles the groundbreaking Nasa mathematician nicknamed The Human Computer.
Duration: 1:58 First broadcast: 24 May 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 8. Michael Jordan

8. Michael Jordan

Bobby champions one of the greatest basketball players and cultural influencers of all time.
Duration: 1:59 First broadcast: 24 May 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 7. Malcolm X

7. Malcolm X

Mia looks into the life story of influential civil rights minister and activist Malcolm X.
Duration: 2:03 First broadcast: 7:55am 1 Jun 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 9. Aretha Franklin

9. Aretha Franklin

Matilda celebrates award-winning American singer Aretha Franklin.
Duration: 2:03 First broadcast: 1 Jun 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 10. Barack Obama

10. Barack Obama

Jadon explains why the former president of the United States, Barack Obama, is a hero to him.
Duration: 2:11 First broadcast: 1 Jun 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 11. Mo Farah

11. Mo Farah

Nile gets inspired by the achievements of champion long-distance runner Mo Farah.
Duration: 2:00 First broadcast: 4 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 12. Rosa Parks

12. Rosa Parks

Rose stands up for inspirational civil rights activist Rosa Parks.
Duration: 2:00 First broadcast: 11 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 13. Oprah Winfrey

13. Oprah Winfrey

Fiyin shares the screen with American talk show host, television producer, actress and author Oprah Winfrey.
Duration: 2:01 First broadcast: 11 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 14. Muhammad Ali

14. Muhammad Ali

Aker goes the distance with professional boxer and activist Muhammad Ali.
Duration: 2:01 First broadcast: 11 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 15. Bob Marley

15. Bob Marley

Tariq sings the praises of Jamaican singer, songwriter and musician Bob Marley.
Duration: 1:59 First broadcast: 11 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 16. Usain Bolt

16. Usain Bolt

Mason explains why Jamaican champion sprinter Usain Bolt is his black history hero.
Duration: 1:59 First broadcast: 7:55am 18 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 17. Naomi Campbell

17. Naomi Campbell

Nylah introduces groundbreaking British supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell.
Duration: 2:11 First broadcast: 18 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 18. Ava DuVernay

18. Ava DuVernay

Milly celebrates the accomplishments of the pioneering and award-winning director Ava DuVernay.
Duration: 1:59 First broadcast: 18 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 19. Chadwick Boseman

19. Chadwick Boseman

Isaiah explains why his black history hero is award-winning American actor and playwright Chadwick Boseman.
Duration: 2:04 First broadcast: 18 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)
Series 1 20. Madam CJ Walker

20. Madam CJ Walker

Keira tells us the story of Madam CJ Walker, America's first female self-made millionaire.
Duration: 1:59 First broadcast: 18 Oct 2021
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Jan 2027)

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