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ike many people in UK prisons, 31-year-old Neville Edwards from Moss Side has mental health. The local freelance Health and Safety Advisor was convicted of Actual Bodily Harm (ABH) on 14 January 2016, after he bit the officer who violently punched and elbowed him, whilst another kneed and punched him – all of which was captured on CCTV (pictured above).

Mr Edwards bit the officer who was violently elbowing him on his arm, which resulted in him being sent to prison for 12 months – 6 months in custody and the remaining 6 on license. Since being released from Manchester (Strangeways) prison, Mr Edwards has spoken about how inmates with serious mental health problems are not getting treatment in some of our jails. “All the troubles just came flooding back to me. I just

thought ‘I’ve lost everything’ and ‘I can’t believe I’m back in here’. There were a few idiots from a different area of Manchester shouting stuff from other wings. And I decided when I came in to try and hang myself”, Mr Edwards told BBC North West. Up to the point when Mr Edwards attempted to commit suicide, he received “minimal” mental health support in prison. “Up until that point I had seen my mental health care worker twice, for 5 minutes at a

time” and this didn’t change even after he tried to kill himself. Anna Egginton-Murray – a whistleblower who quit Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust in September – recently said that dozens of prison inmates suffering from mental health are left untreated. She explained that there was nobody with the expertise to treat serious cases in the prisons she worked in. continued online

oss Side-born Ukip Member of European Parliament (MEP), Steven Woolfe, who spent three nights in hospital after a row with a colleague, has recently quit the party – citing it was in a “death spiral” and “ungovernable without Nigel Farage”. Mr Woolfe also accused fellow MEP Mike Hookem of inflicting a “blow” to his face at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 6 October. He said he had to be treated for “two seizures, partial paralysis and loss of feeling in my face and body”. The 49-year-old said there was “something rotten” about Ukip, which appeared to be “in a death spiral” of its own making. “The party is riddled with infighting, proxy wars between rival camps and is run by an NEC that is not fit for purpose”. Seen as a frontrunner to become UKIP leader after the surprise resignation of Diane James, Mr Woolfe said he was withdrawing as a candidate and resigning from the party immediately, “with a huge amount of sadness”. Nominations to replace Ms James closed on 31 October, with the new leader to be announced on 28 November. continued online

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irth of a Nation is a new period drama film, which has been written, produced and directed by Nate Parker – who also plays the lead role of Nat Turner.

Barack Obama is on his final leg of his journey. It’s not been an easy road for him; from policy reform, criminal justice review, Barack has been celebrated and criticised in equal measure. However overall, many believe he will leave a great legacy; one of a change and hope. Regardless of what impression Barack leaves, many are praying and hoping that the American people see sense on 8 November 2016 to not vote in haste for Trump.

The movie was recently released in the US on 7 October, but is not due to premier on British screens until 20 January 2017. Birth of a Nation gives a new narrative of the years of slavery in America. It shows the slaves in a different light; cutting away from their usual submissive portrayals. It features them fighting back against their white oppressors.

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Main character Nat Turner is a preacher, who leads a rebellion of black slaves in Southampton

Many parents saved up their hard-earned wages in order to fulfil their children’s early Christmas wishes. Young teens and young ladies sacrificed a lot to purchase, quite frankly, your overpriced ticket. Instead of you being humble and thanking them, you have a ‘hissy fit’ on stage. So you thought you could come to Manchester and behave in that way without any repercussions? Additionally, you, Bieber, were reportedly refused entry into nightclub Sanky and the entire Northern Quarter bars. Now if that’s indeed true, it serves you right as we don’t put up with that foolishness around here.

After its overwhelmingly positive reception at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Birth of a Nation sold to Fox Searchlight for a record $17.5m [£14m]. The film was also chosen for two of the festival’s awards, the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award. Since its release to screens across the US, Birth of a Nation has received a number of standing ovations. Many have praised the movie for its powerful portrayal of this section of history (1830s), from the perspective

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of the slaves who did fight back. To hear the other side of the story, Birth of a Nation is a must-see on its UK release.

‘Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise’ documentary

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rom a brutal childhood in the south of the US, to a leading figure of black American self-empowerment, the first feature documentary about the remarkable writer, poet, actress, activist Maya Angelou is here. Featuring former US president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, Oprah Winfrey and Common, the documentary has a host of notable names giving their insightful and touching views about the late writer.

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Put together by Bob Hercules and first-time film-maker Rita Coburn Whack, the crowd-funded documentary shows the varied, creative and often brutal back story that created one of America’s finest writers. Starting with her upbringing in Stamps, Arkansas, the directors

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use Angelou’s unmistakably raspy narration to weave a story of abuse and neglect. Her mother leaves home, and a seven-year-old Angelou is raped by her mother’s new boyfriend when they are reunited in St Louis. After she tells people about the rape, her attacker is arrested and released before his corpse is found: seemingly, he has been beaten to death.

It’s a moment that profoundly affects Angelou, who not only has to recover from the assault but also the fact that she now believes her words were responsible for his death. She decides not to speak for five years. Angelou finds her voice again when learning poetry – she reads every book in the black library. It’s from here we learn about her developing into a performer.

Cleverly done is how Coburn Whack and Hercules capture Angelou’s power and elegance, which seems to have increased as she got older. For many, Angelou is an important figure who, throughout the 60s to the 80s, developed into a maternal figure for black America; ushering in the period of Oprah and black female empowerment.

Jamaicans detained and deported on UK private charter flight he mass deportation of Jamaicans who were detained whilst signing in at the Home Office has raised the issue of institutional discrimination.

On Wednesday 7 September, 42 Jamaicans were held at the London detention centre. They were without notification of their pending deportation from the country. Unbeknown to them, the Home Office had prepared a ‘secret’ charter flight to transport them back to Jamaica. Many of these individuals had lived in

the country for the majority of their lives; having British partners, children and grandchildren. Amongst those deported were an elderly grandfather and a father who was detained in the presence of his child. The child of the detained father was collected by social services.

‘interfering’ in an individual’s life. However, these mass deportations force a familial disintegration, consequently interfering with the bonds shared amongst family members.

Such separation of child from parent stands as a violation of the Human Rights Act (1998). This is especially as Article 8 states that individuals are entitled to a ‘private and family life’. Thus, this act pledges to ‘respect’ an individual, prohibiting the act of

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“It’s a really important event. There are writers out there who feel they are not represented in mainstream festivals. Things like this are very important in terms of representing Black and Asian literature”. We also talked to ‘Is the future of BAME theatre outside a theatre building?’ panellist – Javaad Alipoor. He believes that events like the Black and Asian Writers Conference

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TNT spoke to one of the panellists, Desiree Reynolds. Desiree made up part of the ‘Black and Dangerous: BAME (Black, Asian, and minority ethnic) representation of mental health in writing’ panel and shared her views on why the conference is so popular. are important in “bridging the gap between creative voices, who regardless of the colour of their flag, are really quite similar”. Artistic Director Pete Kalu – also highlighted the importance of a wide range of contributors within the industry. He told TNT that “these kinds of events create room for the exploration of new ways of writing, living, doing, being”.

Speaking of the conference, Pete said: “it emboldens me as a writer; it challenges me, provokes me. I learn new methods, new ways of seeing the world”. The thoughts of these writers provoke the question, ‘Is diversity something that needs to be celebrated more, both in literature and beyond?’

he family of a woman who was stabbed to death in her home in Wigan have paid tribute to her.

Mandy Gallear, 42, died after suffering fatal wounds on Thursday 6 October. Her two daughters, Amy, 16, and Katy, 14, have said: “Our mum was a sister, aunt and friend to many, but first and foremost she was a mother and best friend to us. “She adored us and we adored her. Mum was loved immensely, and gave that love back to her family and friends with all her heart. Words cannot describe how much we will miss her. “She worked hard to provide a happy and loving home for us and it is hard to believe that she will no longer be here to guide us, nurture us and will not benefit from seeing what a credit we will be to her.

With an average of four restraints every day last year, these shocking statistics show the deeply concerning increase in the use of physical constraint on patients at Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust.

“Mum was a beautiful and selfless woman and our family has been ripped apart by her death.

As part of their manifesto, the Liberal Democrats made an aim to improve the mental health system so that sufficient care and support could be given to those that needed it.

Shortly before 4pm on Thursday 6 October, police were called to an address in Wigan following the reports that a woman had been stabbed. Stuart Gallear, 42, was been charged with murder at Manchester and Salford Magistrates on 8 October and remanded to appear at Manchester Crown Court at a later date.

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to challenge the stigma that is so often attached to mental health, audits of the care systems are vital in reporting areas that are successful as well as those that need major improvement. The statistics showed that 127 injuries to patients and 218 injuries to staff, occurred as a result of physical restraint at the Trust in the past year, highlighting the dangers the practice can pose to both patients and staff.

“The practice is outdated, dangerous and causes vulnerable people an enormous amount of distress at a time when they should feel safe and cared

Keepmoat, the housing and regeneration specialist, who manage the new development say Hulme Living is the first of two new-build schemes to be delivered by their co-operation with One Manchester.

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“We would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and would ask for privacy during this tragic time”.

The former Lib Dem MP of Withington, John Leech, who has worked with hospitals and trusts in and around Manchester for over 25 years has said: “Heavy use of physical restraint is completely unacceptable and has no place in Manchester’s care system.

Two foundations have already been laid for an environmentally-friendly development on Lead Street and Royce Road.

“I’d encourage anyone, not just women, to take up working in the construction industry as it’s challenging, interesting and I’ve been made to feel very welcome here”.

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n an audit conducted by the Liberal Democrats, the number of incidents in which mental health patients in Manchester are forcefully restrained is double what it was three years ago.

new housing development is underway, which will not only create 172 brand new homes – but also a number of jobs for local residents.

Romany Booth, who has recently started her first on-site placement said: “This is my first placement and I’m really enjoying getting broader, site-based construction experience and expanding my learning.

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Fallowfield resident, Adam Billingham, spent eight weeks working with a groundworks contractor on site this summer. He has since taken up a full-time position with the scheme’s ground workers.

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osted by writing development agency ‘Cultureword’, the 8th National Black & Asian Writers Conference was once again a success back in October.

for. It is abundantly clear that Manchester’s mental health units are working under impossible strain. continued online

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new appeal from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in the fight against gun crime is targeting females of the community.

‘Girls against guns’ is a plea to all females who have loved ones that are involved in gang or gun crime, to report the activity. Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Ford has spoken of the importance of women and girls helping their investigations. “We’ve already seen innocent bystanders caught up in the crossfire of gang-related feuds and we will continue to work with people and partner organisations to stop these criminals causing fear and harm within our communities. “If you know somebody who carries a gun, please do the right thing and tell us about it. By not saying anything to anyone, you’re not stopping it from being used and the last thing we want is to be knocking on your door to tell you that your loved one has been killed in a shooting. “We understand how difficult it is to come forward but we are here to help and I want to reassure you that any information will be treated in the strictest of confidence”. Despite significant progress having already been made in combating Manchester’s gun crime, GMP is keen to ensure a continuous decline in firearms incidents.

aying tribute to Nigerian heritage and indulging in a creative outlet – designer, Lisa Jeng, offers the public a fashionable fusion of wonder wax prints of Africa with contemporary designs. Lisa Jeng, who is originally from Manchester and whose brand is now based in The Gambia, offers high quality exclusive designs in limited quantities. With all materials purchased in The Gambia and handmade by African tailors, each item boasts a unique and authentic style.

The innovative brand strives to create clothing that is timeless & ageless and offers customers that special feeling of ‘made to measure’ clothing. The brand is proud to represent a part of African culture with an emphasis on the beautifully bright and bold quality of African wax prints. A vast array of eye-catching colours and designs means those who want to adopt Lisa Jeng’s cultural fusion of fashion are more than spoilt for choice.

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n preparation for the Christmas party period, OMGfashion, the online budget retailers, have released a dress marketed towards ‘party girls on a budget’ – for the small price of just 99p. The launch of the red bodycon dress is a much anticipated move from the company, who sold 3,000 of their 99p dresses in less than an hour back in 2012. Whilst the sale of the 99p dress doesn’t result in a healthy profit margin on the product itself, OMGfashion believe that the media attention and volume of traffic the dress brings, results in a high volume of sales on other products on the site.

In a style considered to be Kardashian-esque – due to several members of the media personalities often supporting the bodycon style – the dress is expected to appeal to large percentage of the public. The dress, which is 95 per cent polyester and 5 per cent elastane, comes in sizes 6-16. Despite its 99p appeal, you will, however, have to pay a postage price of £3.95. But, with a Christmas party outfit costing you less than £5; the coveted party dress is perfect for the fun and frugal.

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Haiti battles cholera outbreak after Hurricane Stop and Search “People have resorted to drinking river water as they don’t have any alternative. We’re very worried about a big cholera epidemic if nothing is done now”.

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There are fears of an epidemic as the disease spreads among people forced to drink river water, after 145 miles per hour winds laid waste to the Caribbean island in October. More than 900 people are thought to have died in the devastation. Adding to the misery, it was confirmed early last month that cholera has killed 13 in the coastal towns of Randel, Ande-d’Aiaul and Port-aPiment.

“It took some of our volunteers half-an-hour to cross a river by foot yesterday to reach a community”, Red Cross worker Nicole Robicheau told Metro as she left Port-au-Prince for the worst affected regions.

“In some places it’s like the apocalypse”, said Jethro Sereme, an International Red Cross worker in the south-western town of Camp Perrin. “Ninety per cent of trees have fallen and roads are blocked.

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The official death toll of 336 is expected to rise, with some villages in mountainous areas yet to be reached. Many have seen unstable water supplies flooded by sewage and seawater.

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holera has started killing the survivors of Hurricane Matthew, say aid workers struggling to reach remote areas of Haiti.

the storm. About 350,000 in the country of 10million are in desperate need of help. The Red Cross has launched a £5.6million emergency appeal.

‘Perfect’ Sheffield graduate on The Apprentice

he Apprentice has returned with a fresh batch of suited and booted candidates who will be battling it out in the boardroom for the next 14 weeks.

Samuel Boateng, who studied at Sheffield Hallam University, is now one of 16 others in a battle to win a contract from Lord Sugar on the BBC One programme – which began on 6 October.

In the mix this year is former Sheffield student who calls himself ‘one perfect guy’ – Samuel Boateng. Samuel has survived week 1 as his team – ‘The Titans’ – beat the girls’ ‘Nebula’ to clinch the first team victory this season.

After graduating from the BSc information technology and business course, Samuel has gone on to work for various companies, rising quickly through management.

Undoubtedly, Samuel will attempt to avoid Lord Sugar’s pointing finger and that dreaded ‘you’re fired’ statement, this series. Unfortunately for Michelle Nizol, however, the experience has been short lived as the property consultancy owner was the first casualty of Lord Sugar’s boardroom wrath. 5236-Print-Advert-260mmx155-v3.pdf The 35-year-old chose to be project

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responsible for managing and generating new business for over 700 businesses across London. “My ability in developing new and innovative ideas is one of my strongest business skills. I have excellent public speaking abilities. My creativity, my passion, my charm, and my likeability all roll into one, creating one perfect guy”, Samuel said. Samuel is also involved in a number of charitable projects, and works to support young professionals.

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ecent figures have revealed a racial disparity in stop and search statistics despite vows to reform police powers.

The Home Office’s Stop and Search statistics have highlighted that black people are six times more likely to be stopped and searched than white people. The widening gap indicates that the metropolitan police are disproportionally targeting blacks. In response, concerns have been raised over a continued ‘abuse of power’ despite promises of reform. However, analysts maintain that efforts were better between 2010 and 2015, suggesting that the metropolitan police have improved strategies with aim of promoting fairness and equality. However, this year, efforts have only improved in the stopping of white men, which has decreased by 38%. In contrast, an ‘overwhelming majority’ of those stopped were black men. The systemic targeting of black men has caused ‘important questions’ to be asked. These questions pertain to the issue of institutional racism and inequality. Although, a large proportion of stop and searches occur, only 16% of stops result in an arrest. Thus, the Section 60 law has been further criticised as 76% of stops require no further action. The law which aims to bring ‘transparency and accountability’ has made it clear that reform of police power is yet to come. Shadow home secretary, Diane Abbott, commented: ‘...there are clear signs that some communities are being disproportionately targeted’. continued online

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ean Alexander – who is best known for playing Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street – has sadly died.

She passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday 14 October, at the age of 90. Jean portrayed Hilda for over 20 years, from 1964 to 1987, making her one of the soap’s most iconic characters to date. William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow in the soap, has spoken fondly of Jean following her death. “She could make you laugh, particularly with Hilda’s comedy singing, but she could also deliver incredibly moving performances and make you cry. She was a wonderful actress”. The actress has also been complimented by her co-workers on her wonderful personality. Michael Le Vell, who plays Kevin Webster, has said, “For such an iconic character she was always one of the first people to make a new arrival feel so welcome”. Roache and Le Vell are just two of an overwhelming number of actors and actresses, to release statements of pure admiration for Jean. It’s undoubted that her memory will live on for many years to come, both in the soap world and beyond.

US regulators are now investigating how and where the publically-funded donations were spent by the supposedly ‘non-profit organisation’.

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he rapper and former Haiti presidential candidate, Wyclef Jean, faces criminal investigation for the finances of his charity, Yele – which burned through $16m (£13m) of public donations in just two years.

After the 2010 earthquakes that caused nationwide devastation, it was reported that the charity received over $1m (£800,000) worth of donations in less than an hour. However, rather than spending the money on aid for the displaced residents, it was reported that Yele channelled a large portion of that money to pay for office spaces, salaries, travel and consultancy fees.

The aid organisation, which was once labelled by its founder as ‘Haiti’s greatest asset and ally’, went out of business in August. Amid the mountain of debts, Jean and his charity faced accusations of fraudulent activity.

In what is regarded by many as frivolous and unnecessary spending, Jean faces harsh criticism. In one case, the charity allegedly spent $30,000 (£24,500) to fly Lindsay Lohan from New Jersey to Chicago for a charity event that only raised $66,000 (£54,000). It has also been reported that Yele spent nearly $58,000 (£47,000) on private jets to fly actor Matt Damon and Jean’s other celebrity friends to Haiti. As for Yele’s revitalisation plans, many of them never came to fruition. These plans include: the temporary housing temporary, which the organisation sent $93,000 (£76,000) and a medical centre inside geodesic domes, which the charity spent $146,000 (£120,000) – all of which are nowhere to be seen.

Flight attendant doubts black woman is doctor in emergency

Whilst quickly losing what could have been crucial time for the patient, the flight attendant demanded to see Tamika’s credentials. She asked a number of questions, in disbelief that the lady could be a doctor.

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merican doctor Tamika Cross has been left outraged, after a flight attendant refused to believe she was a doctor on a Delta Airlines

Eventually, someone who seemed to fit the flight attendant’s perception of a doctor emerged, and treated the gentleman. Tamika wrote, “Another ‘seasoned’ white male approaches the row and says he is a physician as well. She says to me “thanks for your help but he can help us”.

A gentleman a couple of rows in front of Tamika became unresponsive during the journey, prompting the cabin crew to request a physician on board. The young, black, female doctor immediately made herself known to a flight attendant, only to receive an extremely frustrating response. “Oh no sweetie put your hand down, we are looking for actual physicians or nurses or some type of medical personnel, we don’t have time to talk to you”.

Delta has since released a statement, claiming that the incident “does not reflect the Delta culture. We condemn discrimination toward our customers”.

In a Facebook post written by Tamika following the events, she explained what happened next. “I tried to inform her that I was a physician but I was continually cut off by condescending remarks”.

Whether this discrimination was racist, sexist or ageist, it is extremely concerning behaviour. Tweet us your views via @TheNubianTimes.

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ames came 1st in the cooper run this week. The cooper run is a test where pupils run for as far as they can for 12 minutes. It doesn’t sound that difficult, but when I shout ‘Pain doesn’t exist! It’s a feeling made up by your brain!’ things can get quite sore for the poor little 12 year olds. So I ask James what he wants for winning. He replies, ‘Chocolates?’ It would seem that even the fittest kid in the class isn’t immune to sugary treats. But who is? With research by Cancer Research stating a large amount of children starting school either overweight or obese, parents are reliant on a Mars a day to help work, rest and play. According to Cancer Research UK, 1 in 5 children are either obese or overweight by the time they start primary school. Children’s life expectancy is obviously greatly reduced and associated with health concerns such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer (hence the research provider). What has the government done about it you ask, surprisingly quite a lot. Children are not exposed to junk food adverts on children’s channels and around children’s shows. Also, with the highly publicised ‘sugar levy’, more is being done to keep the refined poison away from children. Interventions are great but if they are not effective then what is the point? Will adding to the cost of sugary drink really deter parents or children, or simply tax the poor and ignorant parents, oblivious to the effects of sugar? Energy drinks are some of the most expensive but also most popular. There lies the answer, ignorance. Educated middle class parents are less likely to have obese children. According to a study by North Carolina, parents’ dietary habits are predicated by their parents, so let’s help parents by educating them. Junk food will always be with us, but parents need the education, thus empowerment to win the fight against fat.

It is estimated that around 1,000 people were killed when the hurricane first struck. As a result of the tropical storm, around 300,000 Haitians have been forced out of their homes and into temporary shelters. In his private Boeing 747, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has flown 90 tonnes of emergency supplies to the island. The donated supplies consist of tents, mosquito

Haiti, which is regarded as the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is still reeling from the effects of the 2010 earthquake. The country is also suffering from an ongoing cholera outbreak which has killed approximately 10,000 people so far. The United Nations has stated 1.4 million people in Haiti require urgent assistance appealing for

$120 million (£98 million) in funds to help to deal with the aftermath of the destructive storm.

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#JourneysFest at the Manchester Museum

he #JourneysFest – a new festival that celebrates the artistwic talent and incredible stories of refugee artists, held their takeover at the Manchester Museum last month.

The 17-year-old aspiring makeup artist joins celebrities like Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Zendaya, Pink and Queen Latifa who have all endorsed the brand’s image. His rising popularity stemmed from his astounding presence on social media – including YouTube and Instagram, where he has a current following of over 730,000.

In an Instagram post by Katy Perry, the singer wrote: “Just wrapped up another great @COVERGIRL shoot. Honoured to announce the very first COVERBOY, James Charles! #COVERGIRLJames”. Charles, who is openly gay, represents the LGBT community – as well as advertiser’s new vision for sales in a rapidly changing market.

Researchers from The University of Manchester have been working with Syrians in the UK and in refugee camps surrounding Syria, since the outbreak of its civil war.

The event also saw Pop-Up Theatre performances from The Royal Exchange and

oining the list of celebrities that endorse the popular beauty brand, James Charles is set to become the new CoverGirl, or rather, the brand’s first ever CoverBoy.

Charles, who is known for his daring makeup style will be the face of CoverGirl’s ‘So Lashy’ mascara. The teenager’s endorsement of the brand will mark the first male brand representative in CoverGirl’s 55year history.

Through the involvement of University researchers, the Rethink Rebuild Society and the Syrian community within the city, the Journeys Festival International aimed to give a voice and platform to the Syrian refugees at such a challenging time.

In an effort to create a positive interface with the community through great art and culture, various rooms of the Museum as well as The University of Manchester hosted a variety of activities. The International Kite Project and the Conversation Corner were just two of many.

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Community Arts Northwest (CAN). Performances of both music and the spoken word were heard from Sarah Yaseen and Hafsah Aneela Bashir. Professor Rachel Calam, who leads the Syrian refugee projects at The University of Manchester said: “Creative expression is an important way for

people to explore and come to terms with the terrible experiences they have suffered. “It is also a way to celebrate the culture and artistic styles of their own country, even though they’ve been forced to leave it”.

Commenting on his experience with gender norms, Charles stated: “Breaking gender norms just comes instantly as soon as a boy is comfortable and confident enough to put on makeup. I think it’s so important to love who you are and be comfortable in your own skin”. In a statement, the makeup brand said their CoverGirl models are “role models and boundary-breakers, fearlessly expressing themselves, standing up for what they believe, and redefining what it means to be beautiful”. “James Charles is no exception. One year ago, he boldly chose to launch his Instagram to the world, using transformative, dynamic makeup looks to showcase the many facets of his personality, serving as an inspiration to anyone who might have been afraid to do the same”.

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Zadie Smith’s debut novel explores the lives of two different families, connected by the friendship of Archie and Samas, the men of the houses. With one family’s routes in Jamaica and the other in Bangladesh, the story gives an insight into early multiculturalism and the racial inequalities that came with it. The novel succeeds in the difficult task of creating humour, whilst tackling important social and cultural issues. It is energetic and light-hearted at times, yet has deeper, serious themes which make for a layered plot.

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It’s a story of six-year-old Remi’s unexpected move from Nigeria to a boarding school in England. Remi is abruptly removed the warm, loving atmosphere of the rituals and celebrations with her big family to a completely different life of confusion.

If the latter is more your kind of evening, Manchester has many new restaurants that might tickle your fancy this winter. However for now, let’s just focus on a couple. First up is the recent opening of a new ‘Pho’ restaurant in South Manchester. Pho is a Vietnamese street food restaurant chain, which previously opened in the city centre in August 2015. Now Chorlton has

its own restaurant/café branch – named Pho Bowl – which opened on Wilbraham Road in August this year. Next on the list is the eagerly anticipated Yard Food Shop. This Jamaican style restaurant is set to open in Spinningfields in the first week of November, with the taster sessions scheduled for the 7 and 8 November. Meals on either days are £2. So if you fancy some fareastern wholesome bowls or are after some WestIndian finger-licking bites, head over to Wilbraham Road or Spinningfields for your pre-Christmas treat.

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Black Star comes to HOME TNT Arts & Culture

elebrating the range, versatility and power of black actors, HOME has announced the season of films which have been exploring a galaxy of black acting talent across the UK – from October to December 2016. BFI Black Star is a season of films spotlighting trailblazing performers and the transatlantic wave of black British

Yoruba Girl Dancing tells of a little girl’s journey into an unfamiliar country and the trials and tribulations she must overcome there. Being the only Black girl in the school, she needs masses of strength to endure the racial isolation that she is to face. The tale has links to the author’s past and is told in a way that is both witty and descriptive.

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talent, currently breaking across our screens. As part of the season, which includes screenings of Stormy Weather (1943) and In the Heat of the Night (1967), as well as the much anticipated re-release of Boyz N The Hood (1991), HOME’s Artistic Director: Film, Jason Wood, has also curated Black British Breakthroughs. This is essentially a collection of three films (Dirty Pretty Things (2002), Bullet

Boy (2004) and Dreams of a Life (2011)), that shine a light on breakthrough performances from Black British actors. It is these actors who went on to achieve stardom and recognition for their performances on screen. All of the performers the season focuses on emerged at a key time for British cinema and have gone on to make their mark on the cultural landscape.

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Their worlds collide though, as Cory gets himself into a dangerous situation and Sean feels it’s his duty to help him out of it, ultimately getting himself wrapped up in trouble too.

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It is a story of two cousins with contrasting personalities and opposite ideas about their futures. Cory has turned to a drugs and crime lifestyle, whilst Sean takes more hardworking, legitimate routes to money and success.

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here are music artists whose names need no embellishment, for their accomplishments and talent ring louder than words ever could. Mary J Blige and Maxwell are two names who just fit that picture and whilst on their aptly-billed tour – King and Queen of Hearts Tour – the pair came to Manchester Arena at the end of October, and neither disappointed. Known as the Queen of RnB, 45-year-old Mary was first on stage in breaking into classic 90’s hits that earned her the title and led her to bag nine Grammy Awards, with an additional thirty Grammy nominations. Although the arena was not completely full, the palpable and raw energy pulsating from Mary made for an intense and emotional show.

back and will be back in Manchester. “Although this is the last show of the King and Queen of Hearts Tour, this is not the last time I will be performing in Manchester. We chose Manchester because you guys are crazy and show a lot of love. We know how it is up here in the north”, he said. continued online

Fresh from a very public and bitter divorce from her husband and in the middle of ‘drama’ with her manager Kendu Isaac, Mary performed with the verve of someone truly going “through some heavy sh*t”, as she said on stage. Performing hits like ‘No More Drama’ and ‘Thick Of It’, the Queen of RnB made no attempt to conceal her pain.

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ollywood actor Russell Crowe physically hurled Azealia Banks out of his Hollywood party after she threatened to turn it into a Quentin Tarantino-style bloodbath, it was alleged. Crowe is accused of forcibly removing the rapper when she aggressively brandished a glass in his suite at the Beverly Hills hotel on Saturday. Since the bizarre incident Banks has claimed the Gladiator star “called me a “n*****”, choked me, threw me out and spat at me”. Witnesses said the trouble started when 25-year-old Banks mocked Crowe’s music, labelling it for “boring white men”. After a friend jumped to his defence, she ranted: “You would love it if I broke my glass stabbed you guys in the throat and blood would squirt everywhere like some Tarantino s***”. Celebrity gossip media outlet TMZ claims that Banks allegedly reached for a glass and Crowe, 52, grabbed her “in a bear hug” and removed her before contacting hotel security. Crowe’s camp is yet to comment. TNT will update you online as we receive more info.

By the time Maxwell came on stage, the crowd had enough time to have taken a break to regroup from the emotional rollercoaster Mary had sent them on. The 43-year-old neo-soul pioneer complimented Mary’s set by sending the crowd into meltdown with his smooth grooves. Having been away from music for almost 7 years, Maxwell made sure to inform the Manchester crowd he is

Honey G slams claims that she ‘raped black culture’ TNT Entertainment

n response to claims that she appropriates black culture, the X Factor contestant who goes by the name of Honey G, has not only denied these statements – but compared herself to Jay Z and Pharrell. In recent weeks, the rapper faced harsh criticism and was branded as a ‘novelty act’ and a ‘racist caricature’ on the show. Whilst she entertained part of the nation, her Saturday night performances have sparked outrage amongst many viewers. One offended viewer wrote:

“Honey G’s performance on X Factor was the rape of black culture. All jokes aside, cultural appropriation actually upset me on Saturday night”. The 35-year-old from Harrow is described, by fans, to be serious rapper with an unusual technique. However, her act has also read as a potentially problematic parody of hiphop culture.

responded to the criticism stating: “Any claims about me being racist are completely false and ridiculous. I’ve been heavily influenced by rap and hip-hop

culture and involved in it for a number of years. “I’m the finished article and I’m no different to the likes of Pharrell or Jay Z”.

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ustin Bieber ended the last of his trio of Manchester gigs on a low in October, throwing his microphone and storming off stage.

Bieber’s frustration surfaced at the first of the sold-out shows, when he voiced his annoyance at fans screaming too loudly. He wanted the crowd to be quiet whilst he spoke between songs saying, “I just thought I could have a moment to say something. I can cut the b***s*** if you want”. On the final night of #PurposeTourManchester, tensions escalated. The international pop star once again complained to fans that he wanted them to stop screaming whilst the songs weren’t playing. Some fans then started to boo following Bieber’s request, which was what prompted him to throw his mic and storm off stage. Many took to social media to have their say on the events. Twitter user @KatysPrismLight wrote, “Justin Bieber throwing a paddy onstage in Manchester LMAO just cause an ARENA of 22,000 people won’t be silent, he’s a joke”. Bieber did return to the stage to continue his set list. However he announced, “I’m not going to talk the rest of the night. We’re just going to do the music. Obviously Manchester just can’t handle it so let’s do the music”.

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Beliebers have been left divided in opinions following the 22-year-old’s behaviour, with some claiming that Manchester doesn’t deserve him.

Destiny’s Child biopic to be released TNT Entertainment

t has been revealed that the US network, Lifetime, is working alongside Beyonce to produce a Destiny’s Child Biopic. Lifetime intend to create an insightful biopic, which chronicles Beyonce’s journey to stardom. The movie has also been approved by other members of the group and will also recreate events which relate to group problems – the Destiny’s child ‘drama’. The drama will also include details of: family sacrifices, Beyonce’s role within the group, Mathew Knowles’ role as manager and Beyonce’s relationship with Jay Z. Lifetime aim to paint a ‘truthful’ portrait of this portion of Beyonce’s life. It is a history which they

believe is worthy of reconstruction – especially as they can capture the ‘Houston Dreamer’s’ determination to succeed. The network believes that Beyonce has become one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Thus, it is only right that a movie which spans her journey to legendary status is created. A source told the Daily Star that, the network are aware that they may, ‘receive some pushback’ for ‘digging’ into some of her ‘darker moments’ but feel that ‘ her story must be told’. continued online

Mayor called ‘dirty faggot’ TNT Entertainment

anchester’s lord mayor was the victim of homophobic abuse on the night of the last of Justin Bieber’s Arena shows in October.

Carl Austin-Behan – who is openly gay – has described being referred to as a “dirty faggot” and a “dirty gay”. The perpetrators of the hate crime were too young females, thought to be in their late teens. The young girls turned on Austin-Behan after he overheard their conversation with a ticket tout and questioned them on their offensive language. They were referring to Bieber as a “little faggot”, after being quoted extortionate prices to get in. Speaking about the incident, the lord mayor has said: “It may seem trivial to some people, a bit of name-calling, but it’s highly offensive”. He has since tweeted what happened to the Greater Manchester Police Twitter account and reported it as a hate crime. In talking about his experience, Austin-Behan hopes to encourage more people to report similar incidents. “We need to make sure we report hate crime and get that message across. The fact of highlighting that it’s still out there – however small it is, you still have to report it – because there are still people out there who feel it’s all right to be abusive”.

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hose loud creaking sounds are the economic drawbridges being drawn up on both sides of the Atlantic, as nations that preached raging competition when it suited them, now have other ideas about its virtues. In the UK, polls indicate that a clear majority of voters prefer controlling immigration and protecting “British jobs”, over open access to the EU market – often without recognising the inherent contradictions. Upcoming election campaigns in France, Germany and the Netherlands will be replete with similar attitudes. Similar worries also underpin the opposition, albeit to different degrees, of both US presidential candidates to friction-free business between countries. Although by no means the primary targets, this is bad news for African nations, especially those whose economies have been battered by low commodity prices. These are the same countries trying desperately to take their economies to the next level, by diversifying towards exporting manufactured products to Europe and North America. African policy-makers have long recognised this vulnerability to shifts in external sentiment, and talked about reducing the barriers to trade within the continent for decades. Such flows account for around 15% of all African shipments, compared to 60%, 40% and 30% within Europe, North America and South East Asia respectively. Red tape and other barriers mean that it is often easier to send cement from Lagos to Rome and then onto Nairobi, rather than directly. Similarly, airline flows and visa complications, mean that the businesses involved may find it simpler to hammer out the details in Dubai, rather than at home. Recent research from the African Development Bank showed that non-Africans often find it easier to move around the continent than the native-born. The good news is that progress is being made on both fronts. Last year saw the start of formal negotiations on the establishment of an African Free Trade Area.. continued online

hopping Sherlock is a mobile application that boasts its expertise in saving you time and money when you shop online.

The business started on desktop browser back in 2012, but has since launched an app, the latest version having been released in May this year. Unlike your usual search engine, Shopping Sherlock bases its suggestions on the cheapest seller. Whether you’re looking for goods, local bargains or flights and hotels, this sophisticated app finds you the very best deals. Shopping Sherlock seller Mark Proudfoot has had great experiences with the app, both as a buyer for himself and his family, and as a representative of the business.

He told TNT, “It’s a great way to save money, particularly with Christmas coming up. You could save considerable amounts of money on each gift by finding the cheapest seller, which really adds up”. The free-to-register and free-todownload app is an ideal addition to the constantly increasing want, for quicker and easier ways to shop from a smart phone. As a father of two, Mark has found getting involved with sales for Shopping Sherlock a perfect way to earn himself extra money, on the side of his main career. He’s seen the many benefits of the app first-hand. To register and find out whether Shopping Sherlock is as good as it sounds, simply search online or visit the app store.

Rise in cycling accelerates ‘Popup Bikes’ TNT Business Natasha Dunn

ituated in Arch 5 of Manchester’s Corporation Street, ‘Popup Bikes’ is both a bike garage and a coffee shop rolled into one.

Since opening in 2012, the business now offers bike repairs, fittings and parking, plus an array of food and drink choices. Popup Bikes is a professional business, whilst keeping a laid-back vibe, from its music to its furniture. The business is a perfect addition to the community, with the number of people cycling at an all-time high. According to Cycling UK in 2014, around 3 million people over the age of 18 cycle once a week.

TNT paid Popup Bikes a visit and spoke to owner Dipak Patel, about how the business idea came about. “The main reason was that I wanted to be able to offer people a cup of tea or coffee when they visited us. It’s a very Northern thing to do, to offer someone a cup of tea, and I think it’s important that we don’t lose this hospitality. Being Indian myself, I come from a hospitable family”. When TNT asked Dipak why he’d recommend Popup Bikes to the cyclists of Manchester, he explained, “We’re a

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