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Making a statement: Fashion in politics

Making a statement: Fashion in politics

From Minion suits to social movements, find out why fashion in politics has been making a statement for so long.
Review: Mandela

Review: Mandela

Mandela, a new musical starring Michael Luwoye as Nelson Mandela at the Young Vic, is brilliantly performed but blandly written
Review: The Color Purple

Review: The Color Purple

This Black History Month, The Color Purple has audiences at The Lowry crying tears of both sadness and joy
In conversation with Keisha Thompson, the new Artistic Director and CEO of Contact

In conversation with Keisha Thompson, the new Artistic Director and CEO of Contact

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews Keisha Thompson – the youngest, first Black, first female and first Mancunian Artistic Director and CEO of Contact, who has been involved with the company for 15 years
Review: The White Card

Review: The White Card

Miriam Jarvis reviews The White Card at HOME
Review: Diversity – Connected

Review: Diversity – Connected

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Diversity’s Connected at the Opera House
Come connect with Manchester Opera House

Come connect with Manchester Opera House

Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity bring their latest tour, Connected, to Manchester Opera House
MANIFF 2022: The Sleeping Negro

MANIFF 2022: The Sleeping Negro

MANIFF 2022: At moments shocking, at times confusing, this is the black American commentary audiences have needed
Robot Nuns and Maxine Peake: Royal Exchange announces its 2022 season

Robot Nuns and Maxine Peake: Royal Exchange announces its 2022 season

For the first time in its history, the Royal Exchange Theatre has announced a year-long season – which sees the return of creative duo Sarah Frankcom and Mazine Peake
Review: The Wiz

Review: The Wiz

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews The Wiz at Hope Mill Theatre – the first UK production in a decade
Talking about statues: Takings from Creative Manchester’s discussion on statues and public murals

Talking about statues: Takings from Creative Manchester’s discussion on statues and public murals

Should statues be removed? A recap of the discussion chaired by UoM’s own David Olusoga
Review: Candy Floss

Review: Candy Floss

Miriam Jarvis reviews Candy Floss at HOME
Review: The Mountaintop

Review: The Mountaintop

Aayush Chadha reviews The Mountaintop at the Royal Exchange Theatre during Black History Month
In conversation with: Lemn Sissay

In conversation with: Lemn Sissay

Lemn Sissay, the Chancellor of UoM, tells us his thoughts on Black History Month, his job as Chancellor and writing his memoir
POC around the block 7: Mr. Cozy

POC around the block 7: Mr. Cozy

This Manchester-born streetwear brand emerged from lockdown with a more thoughtful business model
Review: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis

Review: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis

Bana Kaswani considers Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle in light of the Black Lives Matter Movement
George Floyd: Manchester mural defaced again

George Floyd: Manchester mural defaced again

Breaking News: The George Floyd mural in Manchester has been defaced with racist graffiti for the second time
No justice, no peace:  Hulme’s fight against racism and inequality

No justice, no peace: Hulme’s fight against racism and inequality

Greater Manchester’s Stand up to Racism group have been taking the kneel in Hulme every Wednesday for six months, and they are not stopping now
In conversation: Black in Fashion

In conversation: Black in Fashion

We spoke to Black in Fashion: a Manchester-based platform creating opportunities and connections for black creatives in the north
Tony’s Chocolonely: It’s time to change the chocolate industry

Tony’s Chocolonely: It’s time to change the chocolate industry

Have you ever wondered where your favourite chocolate bar comes from? You will do after reading this article