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

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

This Black History Month, The Color Purple has audiences at The Lowry crying tears of both sadness and joy

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

Miriam Jarvis reviews The White Card at HOME

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Diversity’s Connected at the Opera House

Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity bring their latest tour, Connected, to Manchester Opera House

MANIFF 2022: At moments shocking, at times confusing, this is the black American commentary audiences have needed

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

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews The Wiz at Hope Mill Theatre – the first UK production in a decade

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

Miriam Jarvis reviews Candy Floss at HOME

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

Lemn Sissay, the Chancellor of UoM, tells us his thoughts on Black History Month, his job as Chancellor and writing his memoir

Bana Kaswani considers Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle in light of the Black Lives Matter Movement

Breaking News: The George Floyd mural in Manchester has been defaced with racist graffiti for the second time

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

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

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