Our Black History Heroes - Series 1: 18. Ava DuVernay
Episodes Episodes
- Series 1: 1. Mary SeacoleTalia tells the story of pioneering and courageous nurse and businesswoman Mary Seacole.2 mins
- Series 1: 2. Martin Luther KingEthan tells the story of Martin Luther King and why he is his hero.2 mins
- Series 1: 3. Jay-ZAmelia tells the story of pioneering entrepreneur and rapper Jay-Z.2 mins
- Series 1: 4. Nina SimoneTabitha tells the story of singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.2 mins
- Series 1: 5. Serena WilliamsDylan talks about his hero Serena Williams, professional tennis player and cultural icon.2 mins
- Series 1: 6. Katherine JohnsonSienna profiles the groundbreaking Nasa mathematician nicknamed The Human Computer.2 mins
- Series 1: 8. Michael JordanBobby champions one of the greatest basketball players of all time.2 mins
- Series 1: 7. Malcolm XMia looks at influential civil rights minister and activist Malcolm X.2 mins
- Series 1: 9. Aretha FranklinMatilda celebrates award-winning American singer Aretha Franklin.2 mins
- Series 1: 10. Barack ObamaJadon鈥檚 black history hero is former US president Barack Obama.2 mins
- Series 1: 11. Mo FarahNile is inspired by long-distance running legend Mo Farah.2 mins
- Series 1: 12. Rosa ParksRose stands up for inspirational civil rights activist Rosa Parks.2 mins
- Series 1: 13. Oprah WinfreyFiyin shares the screen with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey.2 mins
- Series 1: 14. Muhammad AliAker goes the distance with professional boxer Muhammad Ali.2 mins
- Series 1: 15. Bob MarleyTariq sings the praises of Jamaican singer Bob Marley.2 mins
- Series 1: 16. Usain BoltMason explains why Jamaican champion sprinter Usain Bolt is his black history hero.2 mins
- Series 1: 17. Naomi CampbellNylah introduces groundbreaking British supermodel and activist Naomi Campbell.2 mins
- This episodeSeries 1: 18. Ava DuVernay
- Series 1: 19. Chadwick BosemanIsaiah's black history hero is award-winning American actor Chadwick Boseman.2 mins
- Series 1: 20. Madam CJ WalkerKeira tells us the story of Madam CJ Walker.2 mins
- Series 1: 21. Harriet TubmanMalika celebrates the historic contribution to civil rights made by Harriet Tubman.2 mins
- Series 1: 22. Maya AngelouLois introduces American poet, writer and civil activist Maya Angelou.2 mins
