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Manchester needs major action with Mental Health crisis TNT News Yasin Chinembiri

ather than spewing figures after figures, stats upon worrying stats, more crucial than ever are ways in which Manchester’s Mental Health crisis can be tackled, specifically with those affected the most – black and ethnic minorities. With African and Caribbean people far more likely to be diagnosed with a serious mental illness, it is fitting that we highlight

the desperate need for real measures to tackle the problem this Black History Month. Progression in getting mental health right in Manchester has been very slow. “Black and ethnic minority sufferers continue to be 6 times more likely than their white counterparts to be treated with medication and to stay in the system a lot longer. They are dying a lot earlier because they are on all these

medications”, Mental Health Team Manager at African and Caribbean Mental Health Services (ACMHS), Pauline Clear told TNT. When the crisis in our city is whittled down further, there are more black men sufferers than black women in Manchester’s mental health wards. “It’s a lot of black men, but women are catching up too now. It’s older women and middle-aged women who are referred to us. It’s relationship problems,

immigration problems, child protection problems that we deal with”, Pauline continued. Although the government has invested financially into solving the UK’s mental health problems, Pauline cites, “They have invested but it’s not in the community; it’s more NHS and we are about trying to prevent people from reaching those beds. That’s what our services are about”. continued online

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hile the manner in which the events of Nelson Mandela’s life unfolded isn’t exactly pantomime, TNT recently strolled into The Lowry for The Mandela Trilogy.

As the curtain was raised, there was a prison scene imbued with melancholic memories of Mandela alone in his cell - with a subdued spotlight. The sudden introduction of opera takes the audience by surprise as leading actor Aubrey Lodewyk breaks into song. The entire production’s vast arrays of musical styles from political songs, jazz to jive, gave this musical an eclectic mix of South African music. Broken down into three acts, The Mandela Trilogy is as the title suggests. Act 1: Nelson’s home, his initiation into manhood and rejection of the customary arranged marriage. Act 2: Mandela working as a lawyer in the township, and his active role with the ANC party and the women in his life. Act 3: The Rivonia trail, his imprisonment and his eventual freedom. Between the scenes, the audience has a chance to have a ‘behind the scenes’ look, of Mandela the man behind the political screen, warts and all. continued online

Hello buruku, awọn oniwe wipe akoko ti odun lẹẹkansi, Black itan osù. Guess what language the above text is in this month? Hit me up on twitter with your answer and I will give you a shout out on TNT Breakfast Club on Wednesday morning. Now onto the month ahead, Black History Month. I wanted to try something a little different; instead of focusing the print edition on the usual suspect i.e. Malcom X, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Harriet Tutman, Nelson Mandela...I thought we would switch it up a little bit. It’s not because any of the aforementioned people were or are not fundamental in the empowerment, movement and the general well-being of black people worldwide, it is because they were not alone, they also walked on the shoulders of some outstanding unsung heroes. Inside this edition we have inspirational, business, sports, local news, current affairs, theatre, LGBT, Black Lives Matter – all celebrating black achievements in many different ways. Most importantly we aim, as always, to inform uplift and inspire our readers. The Nubian Times Speed Networking Forum took place on Thursday 29th September at the Kingdom Mandate Centre Hulme. The historical venue was the perfect back drop for business networking. Local, corporate and private sector organisations came out to the ‘Media and Marketing’ forum to gain an insight into what has been described as ‘the online revolution’ which is social media, and the effects the correct marketing can have on your business. The Nubian Times ensured

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n an article that has generated laughs and furious grunts in equal measure, writer Heben Nigatu published a piece on BuzzFeed entitled ‘If White Characters Were Described Like People Of Color In Literature’.

If you take a look at Lifestyle, you will see an array of black authors featured this month. Anthony Joshua has something to say about ‘Black Live Matter’. There’s a piece on the African Caribbean Care Group – Part one, keep an eye out for part two which features mental health and the elderly.

The article has a list of possible ways of describing white people in literature just like how black people usually get described in literature. It’s unclear what Nigatu’s objective was when composing the list, however commentators have cited she is raising awareness of the demeaning and derogatory ways black people are often described.

In regards to mental health, it is an issue that will never go away, thus shouldn’t be ignored. There is still the age old debate on medication, or meditation fact or fiction. I believe that the government needs to do more, to implement care of alternative holistic therapies – ones that are not as detrimental to the health and well-being of sufferers. They need to also ensure employers welcome sufferers with open, empathetic arms; not shun them or close their doors as one day it may well be them that will be suffering public judgement and ridicule. We all need to be more understanding and thank god we have been spared, if only for the time being, as I believe we are all just one episode away from a crisis. To all sufferers of mental health – TNT Salutes You!

What do you think? Have a look at Nigatu’s 16-point list and let us know what you think. 1. He looked at her longingly, as he imagined her exotic, mashed potato

skin laying gently against his. 2. She took off his shirt, his skin glistening in the sun like a glazed doughnut. The glaze part, not the doughnut part. 3. His eyes looked like eyes because they were eyeshaped, not almonds. 4. Mr. Darcy soon drew the attention of the room by his fine, tall-person, handsome features, and his crust of a Shepherd’s pie complexion. 5. “What’s your name?” he asked. “Mary,” she replied as the strap of her dress slipped off her marzipan

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shoulder. 6. She didn’t know it yet but the girl of her dreams had just walked in. Her eyes were radiant and her skin glowed with mozzarella undertones. continued online

Anthony Joshua encourages ‘practical’ Black activism TNT News

he heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has criticised aspects of the #BlackLivesMatter movement; encouraging Black activists to engage in ‘practical’ measures to support the cause. Apart from raising awareness online on social platforms such as Twitter, the olympic gold medalist, has made suggestions for activists to support black owned businesses. The 26-year-old has also made suggestions to make financial contributions to schools.

To all our readers in Black History Month stay tuned onto www.thenubiantimes. com were TNT will be celebrating daily with specially selected pieces that will interest you all, whatever your pallet.

Calling the worldwide movement ‘fractured’, the Watford-born fighter called for unity on all sides.

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In a recent interview Joshua stated: “Black Lives Matter seems to be a whole thing where people are chanting and protesting and I’m not really into that. Just tweeting or instagramming about cop killings…that’s not the angle I would take. “If every one of those marches donated £100 you could invest in black-owned schools and black-owned banks and do stuff for the poor. “There’s a lot of black spokespeople, but they’re singing from different hymn sheets. It’s time for leaders to come together and work out a strategy”. Joshua has said that he often takes dual inspiration from the late

Muhammad Ali – in both politics and boxing.

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Speaking of the icon, Joshua said: “Ali was part of a civil rights movement and rallied thousands against the Vietnam War. There was so much more to him than a man with boxing gloves on”.

Uchenna Dance – The Head Wrap Diaries on tour

chenna Dance’s The Head Wrap Diaries’ autumn tour will reach Salford Quays this October.

The 60-minute dance theatre production, performed by three fierce, clever and witty female performers (Habibat Ajayi, Sheila Attah, Shanelle Clemenson) explores femininity, beauty, culture, and most importantly; hair in a fusion of House, Waacking, Vogue, African and contemporary dance.

Uchenna, led by Creative Director Vicki Igbokwe, was founded in 2009. This tour, the company’s first, will visit The Lowry in Salford on October 18.

now it’s the absolute reverse. It’s such a massive movement. So the show is very timely because it helps to get the story told.

The Head Wrap Diaries explores “women, beauty, hair and culture”, told through the eyes of a black woman, but 35-yearold Vicki insists the issues and messages are universal. “When I was in my late teens, early 20s, there were very few black women who wore their natural hair, but

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£60,000 reward for info on Jessie James’ killer Black Child Academic A £60,000 reward, one of the biggest in GMP’s history, is now being offered for anyone with any information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jessie’s killer. Jessie was shot dead shortly after 1am on Saturday 9 September 2006 in Broadfield Park, known locally as Rec Park, in Moss Side. Jessie had spent the evening out with a group of friends around the West Indian Centre in Moss Side. They then cycled with his friends on Raby Street and into Broadfield Park. As they got to the middle of the park, close to the back of the Powerhouse, the boys heard shots and the group ran away to safety. It was at this point that Jessie was killed.

Police and ambulance crews were called but sadly Jessie was already dead. Detective Chief Inspector Debbie Dooley, from GMP’s Xcalibre Task Force, said: “The pain that Jessie’s family have endured over the past 10 years is unimaginable. They have had to live with the knowledge that the person who killed him has never

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been caught, and the likelihood is that someone in their community knows who exactly who that person is. “The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jessie’s killer has now been increased to £60,000 thanks to continued support from Crimestoppers. This is one of the biggest rewards ever been offered in the history of GMP and demonstrates our dedication to finding Jessie’s killer. continued online

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n the same day that saw a London airport’s runway blocked by activists chained in what was reported as a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest, the BBC were accused of negative news reporting of black people. It was on Tuesday 6 September that 9 BLM activists crossed the River Thames in a dinghy and locked themselves to a tripod frame on a runway. Flights to London City Airport were disrupted as a result. The group also blocked the M4 to Heathrow in August in another protest, and on Tuesday they were reportedly highlighting air pollution and said: “Black people are the first to die, not the first to fly, in this racist climate crisis”. A passenger travelling to Greece said, “Racism is a problem, but I don’t see what the airport has to do with it”. All activists were later arrested for trespassing after 5 hours. Although some have accused the activists of “misappropriating

someone else’s struggle” for their own agenda, the main concern and fury is towards the portrayal of the black community by the BBC on the same evening of the protest. Some commentators said, the BBC News’ main bulletin at 10pm on BBC One and BBC News, was “racist and negative”. A care worker from Stalybridge in Greater Manchester told TNT that, “Why has the BBC decided to show their main news report at 10pm of the black gangs in Chicago? Why have they put images of black men with balaclavas and machine guns on our screens to open up the main news programme? It seems purposely done to discredit the Black Lives Matter protest this morning”.

Another Instagram user @ever_ rippling, posted a screenshot of the BBC News at 10 bulletin with a caption reading: “I do not see the relevance of Chicago’s ‘young black males’ and their gun violence to our nation right now. Come on BBC. There is Vaz, GB’s Paralympic team, Brexit debates, and much more to talk about. It’s just a negative coverage of black people as

usual”. Meanwhile, in a poll run by the Runnymede Trust, 4 out of 5 people believe that media coverage of ethnic minority Britons promotes racism. continued online

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arking 19 years since the tragic death of the People’s Princess, thousands of people have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late Princess Diana.

The famously down-to-earth royal would have turned 55 this year. Today [31 August], Twitter has seen an outpour of tributes dedicated to the Princess of Wales respecting her most historic moments. Her work to

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In the early hours of 31 August 1997, Princess Diana died from serious injuries following a car crash in a tunnel in Paris, while trying to escape paparazzi. Her heart-rending death led to a huge outpouring of grief among the British public – who laid masses of floral tributes in her memory outside her home in Kensington Palace.

help the homeless, people living with HIV and AIDS and children in need, are some of the many achievements people will never forget. One Twitter user, @Renzo_Soprano, wrote: “19 years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales passed away. Diana lives on in

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he Black Child Academic Achievement Awards are due to take place on Friday 7 October 2016.

Held at the House of Commons in London, the event aims to recognise the exemplary achievements of young African and African-Caribbean students. Awards are given in three different categories – GCSE, A Level and Higher Education. One girl and one boy are then chosen as the winners of each category. As well as impressive grades, the candidates are also considered in terms of their extra-curricular activities and contributions to the community. The selection process works through nominations, from anyone who knows of a young person who they feel deserves to be considered. An insight into the event given on the London Schools and the Black Child’s website reads, “The idea behind the awards is to counteract the negative press that young black people can get in the media. The young people recognised at the Awards are held up as role models to other young people”. Nominations for the awards can be submitted up until 12pm on 21 September, via an online form.

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n the 10th anniversary of the murder of 15-year-old Jessie James, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) detectives are re-appealing for information to finally bring his killer to justice.

Jessie’s friends did not know what had happened until they re-traced their steps a short time later. They were calling his mobile phone as they walked through the park and heard a phone ringing. They followed the sound and found Jessie’s body. He had been shot several times.

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hroughout Black History Month in Manchester, performer and creative director Benji Reid will showcase his latest exhibition, ‘A Thousand Words’.

An award-winning and senior contributor to the Black Physical Theatre over the last 30 years, Reid is undoubtedly one of the most compelling cultural makers in contemporary British theatre.

Back in June of this year, the centre had a shock, when it received a frightening phone call making racist threats. Four months on, we found out how the service had coped in the aftermath. Dorothy explained, “Thankfully, there hasn’t been a long term impact and that’s mainly down to how lucky we’ve been with the support from the local community. People really got behind us”. When asked about the speculation of a rise

Racist hate crime incidents have seemingly been on the rise. Although, it’s re-assuring to know that here in Manchester, there’s a strong sense of community support for the victims. Despite the shock brought to the service in June, the African Caribbean Care Group continues to deliver invaluable support to its visitors.

subdue public anger after Scott’s death, with police in riot gear firing tear gas at protesters and arresting those they accuse of violence.

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orth Carolina’s governor had to declare a state of emergency in the city of Charlotte, after violence erupted during protests over the police killing of at least three unarmed black man in September.

Benji has spoken of his journey so far, saying, “Being a street performer in the early 1980s, I only had the love of body popping, b-boying and the culture of hip hop as my driving force. As times changed I realised the power of studying, dedication and focus to my art form”.

43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott was shot dead by a police officer on Tuesday, 20 September. His death followed another police killing of another black man in Tulsa on Friday 16 September, Terence Crutcher. Protests are also ongoing in the Oklahoma city and intermittent in San Diego and other states.

The exhibition is at Contact Theatre (Oxford Road) until 17 December and is set to be yet another compelling creation from the awardwinning talent.

“But it’s good that people are standing up and reinforcing that hate crime should not be tolerated, promoting love not hate”, she continued.

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Since studying at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Benji has created, directed and performed in an array of productions, including ‘Life of a B-boy’ and ‘Ragamuffin’. He is currently ‘Associate Artist’ at the Royal Exchange, Manchester.

He then went on to say, “Over the years I have grown not only as a performer, but also as an educator, curator and director. I followed my dreams and learnt to reinvent myself”.

in hate crime post-Brexit, Dorothy strongly agreed. “I think it’s clearly had an effect, I don’t think that anyone can say that it hasn’t”, she said.

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The protests in Charlotte in late September saw one person critically injured after being shot. Police said that victim, who they did not identify, was shot by a civilian. Authorities have been attempting to

Mark Thompson, a radio host of Make it Plain, a show focusing on human rights told the local media, “This is tragic. It’s a very sad night for the people of Charlotte. As Dr [Martin Luther] King said, so-called riots are the language of the unheard. It’s an extension and direct result of the modern-day lynching of Keith Lamont Scott”. With officials refusing to release any video of Scott, anger built as two very different versions emerged. Associated Press

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Police say Scott disregarded repeated demands to drop his gun, while neighbourhood residents say he was holding a book, not a weapon, as he waited for his son to get off the school bus. continued online

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Ahmed Mohammed murder trial begins

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Scott Steel and David Burns have both given accounts of the incident, but deny any involvement. The rest of the men all deny the charges and have given ‘no comment’ interviews.

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n 20 September, the trial for the murder of 20-year-old Ahmed ‘Mudz’ Mohammed began at Manchester Crown Court.

The man charged with his murder is 23-year-old Abdirashid Boos. Also charged in relation to the crime are 26-year-old Scott Seel, 30-year-old Kaz Johnson and 33-year-old David Burns, for assisting or encouraging an offender.

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CCTV evidence has been given, allegedly showing Abdurashid Boos, Scott Seel, David Burns and Kaz Johnson in the area before and after the murder, but does not show the murder itself. Abdurashid’s brother, Abdurahman, is also captured on the CCTV, making a gun gesture.

Ahmed was found on 22 March this year, with stab wounds in the chest and across the neck.

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The remainder of the accused men are thought to have helped Abdurashid in the aftermath of the crime, either by helping him to flee the country or in getting rid of evidence.

Three other men have also been charged with assisting an offender, 46-yearold Muhidin Haji, 20-year-old Adnan Mohammed and 25-year-old Abdurahman Boos.

Several witnesses have given their version of events in court and the complicated case will continue to unfold.

Who is Marsha P. Johnson? and drag queens, including standing up for the rights of transgender people to be involved in the fight for gay rights. STAR also had a shelter for those who were transgender or a drag queen and homeless.

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Transgender woman Marsha P. Johnson was a gay and transgender rights activist, who played a detrimental role in the 1969 New York Stonewall riots. She famously said, “What’s the point in complaining? It don’t get you nowhere”. The Stonewall Inn was a rarity in Manhattan in the 1960s, in that it was one of a small number of places in which people of the same sex could dance together, without the fear of harassment. On 28 June 1969 however, the bar’s patrons were confronted by the police, which led Marsha, amongst others, to fight back. This instigated the LGBT movement and early Gay Pride marches in the city at the time. 5236-Print-Advert-260mmx155-v3.pdf

In 2015, the Stonewall Inn was included in

the list of New York City landmarks. Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President, reportedly described the inn as “a tipping point in history where we know, with absolute clarity, that everything changed”. Marsha Johnson and Sylvia Rivera were the co-founders of an organisation named STAR, which stood for Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries. The group did 15/07/2016 work 16:21 incredible for transgender people

Marsha was also an activist for the Gay Liberation Front and the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power. Famous drag queen of our time RuPaul has spoken of Marsha’s crucial work, describing her as “the one who paved the way for drag queens”. She has also had a film made about her, named “Happy Birthday Marsha”, and a documentary, “Pay It No Mind: The Life and Times of Marsha P. Johnson”. She would say that the “P” in her name stood for the phrase, “Pay It No Mind”, a response that she would reportedly use when often questioned about her gender.

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TNT News Blue singer Simon Webbe, who is originally from Moss Side, is set to appear on the popular Scottish soap, ‘River City’ this autumn. BBC Scotland, who produce ‘River City’, have released details of the character Webbe will be playing. The 38-year-old will take on the role of Andy – a former army man and friend of the Roth family. Joining the Blue singer in BBC Scotland’s flagship drama are Rebecca Atkinson (Shameless), Juliet Cadzow (Balamory, Skins) and Alana Hood (Bridget Jones’ Baby, Lip Service). Talking of the show, the ‘All Rise’ singer said: “It’s an amazing feeling getting a role on ‘River City’. Getting into acting and being taken seriously is something I’ve always wanted to do. “Going from being a TV extra into being in a boy band, it’s an absolute dream come true. ‘River City’ is full of feisty characters and I can’t wait to get my teeth into Andy’s storylines”. By featuring in the show will, Webbe will be the second Blue member to pursue an acting career in television drama. Former bandmate, Duncan James, currently stars as Ryan Knight in ‘Hollyoaks’. The first episode that the singer-turned-actor will appear in hits screens in November.

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Apex self storage Charity Box Challenge public as they could. For every signature and selfie they received, Apex SelfStorage Manchester donated monies to the good cause.

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igh street giant, Primark, has seen a significant drop in sales figures over the recent months.

The pension deficit, the Brexit pound and the unusually warm weather are said to be contributing factors to the company’s 2% drop in annual sales. The sales shrinkage is the first ever to be experienced by Primark in its 16 year history from the turn of the millennium. Associated British Foods (ABF), the company who owns Primark, also suffered a blow this financial year with a 10.8% reduction in shares. ABV noted that its pension schemes, which only last year where in surplus, are now at an all time low with a £200m deficit. The “unseasonable weather” – which consisted of warm pre-Christmas temperatures and a “very cold” March and April – are also said to have caused the lowcost chain to suffer from low-level sales. According to fashion lecturer BLAH from Manchester Metropolitan University, the weather has prompted consumers to “make do with clothes from the previous year”. Despite the drop in sales, Primark has opened 22 new stores this year alone – bringing their worldwide total up to 315. With brand new openings in the US, a flagship store in Spain and its first store opening in Italy, the high street giant’s flop may not last forever.

Being aware that raising money and awareness for a good cause can be tricky, Apex came up with a brilliant idea on how to combat this.

The people at The Frost Foundation offer a helping hand to help local children who are disadvantaged by illness and circumstance.

Members of the Radcliffe and Hulme branch dressed up from head to toe in a full storage box outfit, looking to get as many people to sign it as they could.

The Hideaway Youth foundation has been going strong for 50 years, helping young people aged 11-25 of all cultures, religion and race, responding to the issues that are affecting them.

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Apex did this in aid of two local charities, The Frost Foundation (Bury) and the Hideaway Youth Project (Moss Side).

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Seattle Seahawks join national anthem protest TNT News America’s NFL pitches have become stages for a number of demonstrations about wider social issues. The latest came from the Seattle Seahawks team, who joined arms before their game on Sunday 11 September. In light of recent events surrounding gun violence and police brutality, some athletes have ignored national anthem protocol, due to feeling let down by their country’s flag. On Sunday, this continued at CenturyLink field, before a game between Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins. Seattle players, coaches and staff, linked arms in an attempt to symbolise the unity that they value within their squad, the type of unity that America is lacking as a country. Quarterback Russell Wilson highlighted what he wanted people to take from the team’s demonstration, saying, “Not every

police officer is a bad police officer. Not every African American is a bad person”.

Wilson went on to say, “When I look at our football team and the people we have in the locker room, we have so many guys who come from different socioeconomic statuses, different races, different relationship situations and all that”. He finished by explaining that, “It comes down to appreciating one another, understanding that God made everybody different, made everybody unique”. As for the opposition, they stayed divided. A number of Miami players opted to kneel during the national anthem, whilst the rest stood hand on heart as normal. Earlier that day, Kansas City Chiefs player Marcus Peters made his own contribution to the national anthem debate. He stood with one arm in the air whilst wearing a black glove, seemingly symbolising John Carlos and Tommie Smith’s 1968 Black Power.

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hat a year of sport it has been? One of my favourite sporting events taking place this month sees what many gym goers would describe as archetypal physique compete against each other. Yes! Mr Universe is back! For my readers who don’t follow bodybuilding, Phil ‘the gift’ Heath claims that he is supreme because of his genetic make-up which allows him to put on muscle and give him certain proportions. His rivals claim that its hard and focused effort that lead to victory. Nature vs nurture is a contentious argument that permeates throughout all parts of our lives. The reintroduction of the creation of grammar schools by Theresa May has contributed to discussions about inequality in education and why certain people do better at school than others. Do grammar schools support inequality? Grammar schools are institutions where an entrance exam is needed and only students who achieve the required grade can attend. Grammar schools haven’t had much press until recently as focus has been on raising attainment for the most vulnerable pupils. It’s easy for people to be in support for a selective progress as it can be argued that those destined for success being grouped, can motivate each other and the lessons can be suitable pitched as there is less variance in attitude and ability. Also, isn’t objection just sour groups from those parents whose children were unable to get in? In my opinion the flaw in the system is the assumption that development of academic ability is linear, when it is simply not true. All children go through a major mental development from birth to 4 years, but many tiny factors will contribute to the rate of development (parents reading, exposure to arts, diet, sport etc.,) all things more associated with middle class parents. It’s true some children, like bodybuilders, are gifted, but maybe some just peak at the right time.

eneita Smith is being praised for her heroic actions after she saved 20 children from a burning school bus earlier this month in Maryland.

Due to her valiant actions of rescuing the children one-by-one, none of the children on the bus were

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The blaze was reported at 4.45pm along the 9600 block near 51st Avenue. According to sources, the fire originated from one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.

harmed by the flames. As a mother of two, Smith, told sources that she ‘felt it was her duty’ to save the children. “I had to make sure every last body was accounted for. I didn’t see other

people’s children, I saw my children. I am a mother; I just did what any mother would do”. The cause of the initial smoke, which caused the entire bus to be engulfed by flames, is still being investigated.

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rank Somerville, the KTVU news anchor, wrote about a recent experience of his own racial bias in a Facebook post that has since gone viral.

his month I want to delve a little deeper on the issue of suicide. Particularly with regards to men.

Two people have committed suicide within my own family. Both suicides left us all devastated. It left us all feeling helpless, confused, guilty and angry. Why didn’t we know they were feeling like this, why couldn’t they just talk to us, why didn’t they ask for help? These questions still continue to haunt us and will do forever. In 2014, 6,122 people committed suicide. The Office for National Statistics state that men are three times more likely to commit suicide compared to women. Seventy-six percent of those who committed suicide were men and twenty-four percent were women. Suicide is the leading cause of death for men between the ages of 20 and 34. It begs the question, why are men more likely to kill themselves? Przfessor Louis Appleby from National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group in England said ‘men are more at risk from suicide because they are more likely to drink heavily, self-harm and are reluctant to seek help’. For some men, asking for help during a time of crisis is taboo. So many men are reluctant to ask for because they think it will make them look weak and vulnerable. Or they feel that they ‘don’t want to be a burden’. The question is why do men feel like this? Is it nature or nurture? Probably a bit of both.

The post was written to raise awareness of racial inequality, in the hope that acknowledging the existence of a bias may be one of the first steps in eliminating it.

“I was across the street and instantly thought to myself: “I’m going to watch this guy just to make sure he doesn’t do anything to the woman”. And then it happened. As he was walking I noticed a little boy running to catch up with him. The little boy then grabbed his dad’s hand. All of a sudden my whole view of the guy changed.

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Suicide claims a staggering number of lives.

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In the Facebook post, which was published 30 August, Somerville wrote: “I saw a white woman sitting at a bus stop at about 8pm. And there was a black guy dressed kind of “street” walking on the sidewalk in her direction.

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Smith was driving the school children, who attend Glenarden Woods Elementary School, on Monday 12 September when the vehicle caught fire.

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“I realized he was a dad just walking down the street with his son. I realized that he was “okay” and wasn’t going to do anything. I was so angry with myself”.

daughter – and yet he still succumbed to racial prejudice.

Somerville, is no stranger to the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and often posts inspirational stories and quotes that advocate racial equality.

In his post, Somerville states: “The whole way home I was thinking to myself: “I grew up in Berkeley. I have a black daughter. And yet I still have that %$#%$@ bias. What the %$#%$ is wrong with me”.

What surprises most, and may possibly explain how viral his Facebook has gone, is that Somerville himself has a black

Since posting, Somerville has experienced over 26,000 shares and over 63,000 reactions and counting.

Well, we can all start to tackle the culture that prevents men seeking help. This will not happen overnight, but we can start by telling boys and men that sharing and talking about problems is not a sign of weakness or a loss of masculinity, but a sign of strength. Let’s create a culture of helping and supporting men who need help. Loved ones should stop telling men who are in crisis to ‘man up’. Especially when they are feeling down or emotional. We should encourage them to talk or seek help. It’s important that we reclaim masculinity and broaden its definition to include showing and dealing with emotions and feelings. We can do this and we can save lives. Many lives. I don’t want any more families to live with aftermath of a loved one’s suicide. We can all be part of the solution. Stay focused and stay blessed.

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recommended reads ‘The Cupid Effect’: by Dorothy Koomson

Bored with London life and her day job, Ceri D’Altroy decides to take Oprah’s advice and follow her heart’s desire to return to University to teach.

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However, despite playing Cupid for others, the highlight of her social calendar is trying a new hair conditioner. Something needs to be done, but can Ceri stick to her vow to give up her accidental matchmaking for good?

‘A Cupboard Full of Coats’ : by Yvvette Edwards

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Long-listed for the 2011 Man Booker Prize is Yvvette Edwards’ ‘A Cupboard Full of Coats’. Crushed by an impossible shame, Jinx’s life feels hollow. Estranged from her husband, she is even relieved when he takes her young son with him.

When facing Lemon, an old friend of her mother’s, Jinx confronts her past, and with the pain of remembrance comes the possibility of redemption. But Lemon has his own secrets to share, and together they unravel an unforgettable family drama, stoked with violence and passion. Rich with voices from East London and the West Indies, Edwards’ narrative has an uncompromising bite that announces a new talent in British fiction.

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by Diana Evans The attic room at 26a Waifer Avenue in the London neighbourhood of Neasden is a sanctuary for twins Georgia and Bessi Hunter – a place to escape the sadness from the floors below.

Here the girls forge their identities whilst being well removed from their Nigerian mother, Ida, who, devastated by homesickness, speaks to the spirits of the family she left behind. But innocence doesn’t last forever – and dreams cannot slow the incursions of reality. As a terrible secret begins to threaten the twins’ utopia, the two girls discover their divergent paths toward heartrending resolutions in a world of separateness and solitude.

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lack Milk, in Affleck’s Palace, was championed as Manchester’s own cereal cafe when it opened in March 2015. The reality is a deliciously extravagant milk-based eatery which is best reserved for a ‘cheat-day’ treat rather than a regular meal. The indulgent menu includes a chocolate fountain, ice-cream, milk shakes, and, of course, cereal. Rather than simply stocking a selection of cereals, Black Milk offers cereal cocktails with toppings, sauces, and different milks; you can even have an Edible Chocolate Bowl.

in chocolate cups. The cereals combinations themselves range from the definitely bad for you to the plausibly healthy, if you don’t look too hard. ‘A Banana ate my Lion’, for example, combines cereals based on Toffee Crisp and Lion Bars with Nesquick, along with marshmallows, and bananas – all in the edible chocolate bowl. The whole thing arrives on a rather fetching black slate plate with a small bottle of banana milk, meaning there is no soggy cereal goop to contend with. continued online

Oliver Taylor, the brains behind the Milk, explained that he was trying to come up with something special for Easter when he hit on the idea of using half an Easter Egg as a bowl. He then began working with chocolatiers to develop a chocolate bowl, and he now has plans to put milkshakes

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axine Peake’s leading performance in Tennessee Williams’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ was a highly anticipated and coveted affair – and for very good reason. Williams’ play, which will be at The Royal Exchange Theatre until 15 October, tells the tale of Blanche DuBois’ unravelling character when visiting her sister, Stella, in her New Orleans home. The stifling summer heat juxtaposes the often icy reception created by the tense frustrations between Blanche and Stella’s husband, Stanley. As the summer passes, dark secrets come to light and an overwhelming anxiety envelopes the play’s structure. The layout of the Royal Exchange only enhances the viewing experience.

‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ The almost hexagonal shape of the stage, with actors utilising all stage doors, enables the audience to have a multifaceted view of the intensely thrilling play. The initial stage set-up is simple and understated; reverberating the hostile and almost dilapidated location which Blanche enters. The laughter, generated by Blanche’s abrupt sense of humour, lightens the often tense atmosphere created by the darker problems which weave in and out of the play’s central plot. Blanche’s drinking problem, which appears light-hearted and humorous, rapidly escalates and becomes one of the many contributing factors to her mental demise. continued online

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Jussie Smollett shuts down homophobic troll

Manchester wins g r i m e Clash quarter final

fter London’s win against Leeds, Manchester grime artist, ‘R.I.O’ along with Hypes and Wriggz, took on Nottingham’s ‘Mez’ with Kyeza and Jdot, in a victorious battle for the Grime-A-Side quarter final.

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With a 58% majority vote Manchester’s ‘Rio’ took the top spot and knocked ‘Mez’ out of the tournament.

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merican actor Jussie Smollett has fought back at a homophobic comment he received, from a troll on Twitter recently. The comment stemmed from a tweet written by Black Lives Matter activist Deray Mckesson, which read, “@ JussieSmollett, you’re hilarious & it was great to hang yesterday and talk blackness, freedom, & the work”. A Twitter user replied to the tweet, from the account @dethdealer74, saying, “@deray @JussieSmollett degay just sucked that guy off”. This sparked a lot of responses from other Twitter users, who criticised the troll for his unnecessary, homophobic comment.

After Birmingham’s ‘Jaykae’ competes against Derby’s ‘Eyez’, the fierce competition will see its four biggest grime artists fight for the champion title. In the next round of the competition Manchester will face the winner of the Birmingham vs. Derby to fight for a place in the final.

Captained by R.I.O, the Manchester team has since been gaining rave reviews across social media as the best clash so far in the tournament. The competition, hosted by Red Bull, sees grime artists from eight major UK cities battle it out in the hope of earning regional supremacy and the Grime-ASide trophy. Asked what the tournament does for the Grime scene, Hypes told TNT: “It’s healthy competition; clashing is always going to be in the Grime scene”, before adding, “clashing doesn’t really define who you are as an artist”. “It’s what you do with it after, and what you do with the buzz”. Hypes also suggested how Red Bull could improve the competition; citing that the clash “is decent; it brings cities together, but they [Red Bull] could have made us do a collaborative track instead of making us go against each other”, he said. “It would also help matters if the rules or terms are made clearer and given to artists way before the clash”, Hypes added. In the next round of quarter finals, Sheffield’s ‘Kannan’ faces Leicester’s ‘Kamakaze’.

Jussie Smollett also tweeted a response of his own, and he didn’t hold back. The tweet read, “No he didn’t. But ya daddy did right after I dropped @deray off. Gotta hit him and make sure his throat is ok”.

Manchester awed by Jodie Abacus

It isn’t the first time the Empire actor has responded to comments of a homophobic nature on the social media platform.

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After appearing in a gay sex scene in May and receiving an abundance of unhappy tweets about its screening, Jussie sent out a tweet directed at any Twitter users who had an issue. He posted a picture of himself with singer Alicia Keys and wrote, “What is this gay sheeeeit? #empire #JustRelax #ItsOverNow #ShhShhShhShhShh”. Both of Jussie’s responses received a lot of support on Twitter, particularly his most recent, which was ‘liked’ over 4,000 times.

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British singer Jodie Abacus came to Manchester’s The Deaf Institute in September to kick off his UK tour in stunning fashion. Not many contemporary artists can boast the eclectic, quaintly addictive and charming musical tones that the South Londoner has. Snatching the opportunity to have an exclusive chat with

the man whose music gained praise from Sir Elton John, TNT headed over to The Deaf Institute to speak to Jodie before he got on stage. With his latest single ‘I’ll be that friend’ already exceeding over 1.5 million plays on Spotify, perhaps the aptness of the title is best pictured by Jodie’s life prior to being signed to Household Records.

Although Jodie’s currently in the studio putting the finishing touches to his debut album, his UK headline tour will most probably leave people impatient for his album release. continued online

“I’ve done a lot of work in schools, after-school clubs. I worked in schools where some of the children were autistic, and some had special needs. I worked there full time for about 4 years”, the effortlessly pleasant singer told TNT.

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Emmy success for Courtney B. Vance and Regina King

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his year’s Emmy awards, which were held on 18 September, were a proud occasion for actor Courtney B. Vance and actress Regina King.

The awards, that recognise excellence in television, were in their 68th year. Regina King was awarded an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series’, for her role in drama ‘American Crime’. It wasn’t the first time she’d won the award, having also taken it home in 2015 for the same television role. Regina has also been recognised this year for the part she plays in the series, in the form of a Golden Globe, a Satellite Award and an NAACP Image Award.

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Courtney B. Vance also took home a prestigious award, winning ‘outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie’, coming out on top of the likes of Idris Elba and Benedict Cumberbatch. He won the award in recognition of his role in ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’.

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Courtney gave a shout-out to his wife in his acceptance speech, saying “Last but not least, to the woman who rocks my chain thank you Angela Bassett, this one’s for you girl”.

Manchester venues such as the Emirates have hosted an array of pop superstars this year, including Beyoncé and Rihanna in the space of a week. Daniel Gidney - Lancashire’s Chief Executive – has commented on the establishment’s recent success, saying, “The way the stadium has been uniquely designed to be able to accommodate international sport and global artists, puts us in a great position to continue to attract major events and visitors to Trafford and Greater Manchester”. It’s not just pop music that Manchester has to offer though, covering a wide selection of genres, including a growing grime scene. Whilst grime artists such as Skepta have become

Manchester continues to have huge artists making a stop at various venues into the remaining months of the year, with Maxwell and Mary J. Blige set to perform at the Manchester Arena in October. Corinne Bailey Rae is also bringing her UK tour to the Albert Hall in November. As well as the attractive big stadiums and arenas, the city also has a variety of intimate venues. This offers a different kind of musical experience, plus gives less well-known artists the chance to take to the stage. Manchester often hosts breakthrough artists, such as Jodie Abacus, who performed

in September at Manchester’s Deaf Institute. Elton John has highlighted Jodie’s talent, saying, “I love this song and love his singles. He has a great future ahead of him!” With that news, perhaps Manchester is no longer just the cultural hub of the North, but rather of the entire country.

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t seems Manchester is giving London a run for its money on the music scene recently, attracting some of the biggest names of our time.

hugely popular over recent years, the city’s rise in grime has followed suit.

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hat should we make of Mark Zuckerberg’s trips to Nigeria and Kenya last month?

Amidst the soft-focus photo ops, including a morning jog across one of Lagos’ main bridges, meetings with Nigeria’s President and VicePresident, as well as Kenya’s Secretary of Information and Communication, there was serious intent. Mr Z announced a new partnership with local telephony providers to roll out internet access via mobile phones without the user having to pay for it – presumably advertisers will eventually foot the bill and more. He also took time to learn from several innovative local start-up companies such as Andela, a Nigerian business that trains and outsources software developers in Lagos and Nairobi, and Kenya’s M-Pesa which is the world’s largest mobile money platform. So far, so PR-friendly. But there is a deeper point about the future drivers of African growth which is particularly pertinent at a time when the region’s upward momentum has stalled. This is partly because of falling prices of most of its key commodity exports, including crude oil and industrial metals such as copper and platinum. Much of the current thinking rightly focuses on developing a solid and competitive African manufacturing sector, as critical to taking the continent to the next stage of economic development. The idea is that instead of exporting raw materials cheaply and importing the expensive manufactured products that their own commodities help to make, nations could and should capture more of the economic value of their resources, while boosting much-needed local employment and skill development. However, Zuckerberg’s trip – which follows a similar visit by Google’s executive chairman, Eric Schmidt a few years ago – highlights the fact that despite huge obstacles, Africa is already competing nicely, and indeed leading the way, in many of the growth sectors of tomorrow.

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aping is fast-becoming a huge social and health feature of modern Britain. Whilst many vape for social reasons, some do it to try and quit smoking. In any case, e-cigarettes have made their mark in many homes and streets, and won’t be going away any time soon. In Manchester, self-funded J & J Vapes promises to have the same conviction of not going anywhere, as the Hulme high street e-cig shop sells e-cigarette kits, mods, coils, tanks, accessories and liquids to the community of Hulme and beyond. “It’s something for the community; there wasn’t an e-cigarette shop in the community like this and I wanted to share this with the

community”, owner Jonathan told TNT. Opened back on 18 April 2016, the main challenge in opening the shop was the initial step from leaving his full time work to start-up his business. “I was working full time. I have always wanted to set up my own business but I could never step over the edge. I was at that stage where I was getting fed up with my job, not because I didn’t enjoy it; I just wanted to work for myself”. With the surge of pop-up vape lounges, Jonathan admits that the key in competing with competitors is to “try and not sell what they are selling”. continued online

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ast weekend [2 and 3 September] saw the triumphant return of the Young Traders Markets in King Street. For the second year running, young traders – from both the local area and around the country – arrived in King Street to set up their stalls and showcase their products and business achievements. Ranging from the traditional market produce of flowers and eggs to authentic Jamaican jerk chicken, and even to

handmade jewellery and trinkets – traders as young as 16 sold a variety of produce to satisfy the needs of all shoppers alike. A large portion of the traders that attended the market, which was run by the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF), had been nominated by local market trading associations for their astounding skills. Chloe, who has been running ‘Chloe’s

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