Aayush Chadha reviews The Mountaintop at the Royal Exchange Theatre during Black History Month

Beauty brands to expand the content of your beauty bag while supporting black-owned businesses

Black History Month: A brief insight into the life of the inventor of the smoke hood

What can we learn about black history from Gary Younge – and what can students do better?

Black history month: Henrietta Lacks and the importance of remembering the ethical injustices surrounding her story

Deputy Theatre Editor Dolly Busby discusses Black British theatre from the 13th Century to the last decade, reflecting on pivotal moments as well as the lack of accessible history

Vibrancy and dynamism of growing up in London leap off the screen in this coming-of-age gem, writes Jonathan Hosking

Maisie Scott and Aileen Loftus recommend five books by black authors to read during Black History Month

Supporters in Manchester and around the world have raised almost £100,000

Our deputy fashion editor interviewed Jane and Adeola from the African-print brand Cultureville. Discover what’s it’s really like being a black-owned fashion brand.

We spoke to Black in Fashion: a Manchester-based platform creating opportunities and connections for black creatives in the north

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

Emma Hattersley takes a short look at the incredible life of Gladys West, whose work made GPS possible

Decode the names of these famous Black Mancunians for a chance to win!

Jonathan Hosking reflects on Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston and its depiction of marriage, race and religion

From hoop earrings to the hairbrush, how many of these style staples did you know were created or popularised by black communities?

There will be exhibitions, talks, fashion shows, music, poetry, dance performances and conversation corners.

Sophia Hadji-Michael and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy review Dada Masilo’s radical reimagining of the classic ballet Giselle