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CHICKEN RUNS INTO SUCCESS...
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FIGHTING TO SUSTAIN CULTURE AND COMMUNITY IN MOSS SIDE
I MEET WITH TURNER MAYHEW AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF TWELVE TRIBES ON CLAREMONT ROAD. THE VENUE IS A THROWBACK TO THE 70’S WITH WOOD FURNITURE, CARVINGS AND A DRAPED PICTURE OF HAILE SELASSIE. TURNER IS KNOWN AS DUKUS WITHIN HIS COMMUNITY, HE IS THE PROPRIETOR AND HEAD CHEF AT CHICKEN RUN IN MOSS SIDE’S YARBOROUGH STREET.
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ukus was born in Jamaica and at 14 years of age with his brother Barry, came over to Northampton in England in 1969 to join his parents. Turner’s parents had five children altogether; three boys and two girls and Dukus drew his culinary skills from his grandmother. Dukus says: “Through my belief in God and Rastafarianism and knowing the twelve tribes were based in Manchester after they came to Northampton, I decided to come to Manchester and help out and support where I could.” “When I finally came to Manchester I decided I wanted to have some input, so I started to do some cooking for twelve tribes in 1980. I then cooked for most of the dances and any celebrations within Manchester, sometimes I would help out in London.” When asked about his religious beliefs Dukus replies : “Rastafarianism is as Bob Marley says , a way of life, it
just means you have to live good with people and really and truly read your bible.” Dukus explains some of the history of the much loved Chicken Run: “The idea of Chicken Run came from so many years of cooking for twelve tribes, so when twelve tribes moved to
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he Nigerian women’s group (NWG) is a non political and non religious body which was established in 2001. The group has been operational for the past 10 years and at the moment the membership of NWGM is 40. Their mission is to serve their local community by representing the interest of Nigerian women and friends culturally, socially and economically. We encourage and support Nigerian women and their young people to foster unity and understanding and create opportunities for networking within our community and other non-Nigerian organisations locally, nationally and internationally. We also aim to empower all women
to achieve their full potential. We also partner and financially support non- profit organisations such as the British Heart foundation, Malaria Consortium (the world’s leading not for profit organisation dedicated to the control and eradication of Malaria) and Sickle cell and Thalasseamia foundation Manchester. We also work in partnership with the University of Manchester. In effect, we work in partnerships and fundraise to support local, national and international causes in the UK and in Nigeria. The NWG celebrated their 10th anniversary in October 2012 by holding a Unity in Diversity fundraising event, with a fashion show, cultural dancing provided by the
women’s group and youth entertainment which was provided by Abasi-Ubong Ekpenyong. Sports and Children awards were handed out as well as a charity donation to sickle cell anaemia. Canon Dr (Lady) Addy Lazz-Onyenobi JP is the founder and says, ” There was no such group among the Nigerian community in Manchester, which meant that the women had no voice in the community. “ Then like-minded women who shared a common vision were invited to join her to form the women’s group. We wish them the best of luck for the future. For more information, please visit www.nigerianwomengroupmanchester. co.uk by CELINA GOMEZ
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Is Mental Health Provision a Level Playing Field?
Staying in Fashion
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Exercising Your ay to Good Mental Health
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Whitley’s sporting chance
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am sad to announce that this will be my last Editor’s column for the Nubian Times. It has been a tremendous experience for me to be involved with such an exciting and inspirational project. Each month we pack this publication with the news, reviews, sport, fashion and comments that matter most to our readers and this issue is no different. One of the unique aspects of the Nubian Times is that each issue focuses on a specific theme and this month many of our writers are discussing the important and delicate issue of mental health. Mental health can affect all members of society, our sports reporter, Rele Akinwale discusses how mental illness has blighted the careers of two well
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May Wall of Fame JANET JACKSON
J.K. ROWLING
JIM CAREY
Five-time Grammy award winning recording artist and actress.
British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series.
Canadian American actor, comedian and producer. Two-time Golden Globe winner.
Mental Illness: Long-term depression
Mental Illness: Long-term depression
Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar and Me into another dimension. The television becomes an obstacle for everyday life with someone with bi-polar. It ap-
individual would feel intimidated even scared. And if he then, would point at a pupil. Sharp pains would occur to the individual’s body. That’s why I say it was like stepping into another dimension. And this would also occur with the radio. So many of my days were spent in total isolation unaware to my family but this gave me time to learn and understand the disease. I hid that pain because I couldn’t explain. And I found that Black people were too
pears to the individual that the characters on TV are focusing on you. For example if Mr Fisher of Home and Away shouted at a pupil then the
dammed ignorant to understand. How many more lives will end in suicide before people open their eyes to mental health. I am one of
illness accounts for 23% of the disease burden in the UK, compared to 16% for cancer. It costs England at least £105 billion each year. Shockingly, only a minority of people with mental illnesses in the UK get any treatment and, even more alarming is that ethnic minorities fare much worse in contrast to their White counterparts. In Asian and Black communities, there are flippant, cruel and ignorant attitudes towards mental illness, causing sufferers to hide their illness because of social pressure or guilt. People often miss out on primary care due to distrust of the health system, remaining silent due to the notion that if you’re religious, you shouldn’t be mentally ill. Most opt for spiritual or religious treatment first, leading to late presentation to hospitals; meaning the illness has
According to The Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health, mental illness accounts for 23% of the disease burden in the UK, compared to 16% for cancer. It costs England at least £105 billion each year.
This is the first time in fifteen years that somebody has asked me to talk openly about the symptoms of my mental health. My diagnosis is bi-polar Disorder formerly known as manic depression.
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lthough in recent years bi-polar disorder has come to light, It’s not always positive for example the character Jean in Eastenders. I cannot empathize with this character at all as I don’t feel the portrayal of this character is a realistic or an accurate account of a true sufferer. Stephen Fry, Britney spears, Catherine Zeta Jones, Kelly Catona are a few individuals with the same problem. Bi-polar is a problem a very painful problem. It cannot only be emotionally crippling for the individual but also for friends and family alike. Understanding the symptoms of bi-polar is one that can be sometimes more visible to the carer than individual. I cannot speak for anyone else but I know a series of highs and lows occurred. Highs when I was taking on too much and lows when I couldn’t motivate myself to even get out of my bed. If one enables oneself to get
pass the denial stage one is able to focus on each mood. It was difficult for me to say “I am mentally ill, disabled, why me Lord. But if you can focus on the positives, when everyone around you is negative - I can see I have had a very good life; I’ve travelled ,worked and I have a good family, including my church and friends. Positivity is the key, when people around you are negative stay focused and optimistic. When relapses have occurred in the past dealing with them is like stepping
BME Mental Health’s Ticking Time Bomb It’s a well documented fact that in the UK, there are stark racial inequities and a cultural oppression against ethnic minorities accessing mental health care services, compared to the majority White population. If this sounds too bizarre to comprehend, then understanding the statistics relating to BME diagnosis whilst looking closely at both patient and service provider attitudes, can cast some light.
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lthough there is no single official definition of mental health, it’s generally the psychological well-being of a person in which the individual realizes their own abilities, has good resilience to the normal stresses of life and is able to make a contribution to their community. The spectrum of mental illness is wide; ranging from depression and anxiety
to schizophrenia and psychosis, just to mention a few. Make no mistake of burying your head in the sand here; there is stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health in society at large, however for BME communities the stigma is profound, and many suffer in silence. According to The Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health, mental
progressed making treatment difficult. Cultural interpretation and language barriers also prevent people from receiving the support they need. Refugees and asylum seekers often cannot speak English and as a result, doctors misdiagnose the illness in the absence of clarity. Some sufferers are not only trying to cope with post traumatic stress from the countries they are fleeing, but also adjusting to a new culture and trying to
the blessed ones. Only God Almighty watches over me as yes when I relapsed in the past I wanted the constant pain to stop and contemplated suicide. However I fought back and decided to fight it. I felt that my family felt that they were in a position that they could not help and had me sectioned but it was worse being in hospital terrifying at times being dumped amongst total strangers and left there for months on end. To be blunt I feel white people are quick to throw a label on Black folk when they become ill and keep them locked down pumped with medication for the longest period. Do I believe I have bi-polar disorder, yes I do but I AM NOT ASHAMED ANYMORE. I’m on the sick now but I contributed tax to the government for a lot longer than I’ve been unwell. So now I had an illness to deal with and also hatred towards my family. I had to empathise and more importantly forgive. The care I received in the hospital was fair but two occasions emerged. I was assaulted once, punched in the face by a male patient and I was also restrained by four male nurses because I refused to take medication. I felt I was kept their unnecessarily for months on end and the only reason I say the care was fair
is because there are some nurses in the mental health profession that are damn good nurses. However having to take medication in front of my mother at thirty nine was not only embarrassing but just damn right cold. It is as though individuals outside the illness are trying to understand why I relapse - their answer is obviously I’m not taking my meds. God knows I always have but I’m the one who looks after myself the last time I relapsed. I ate well, slept well and rested. Family visited but there is twenty four hours in a day not 1hour. I was just glad I wasn’t sectioned again to live amongst hoodlums. A balanced diet, regular medication and exercise and more importantly that your intellect is stimulated and don’t feel angry or ashamed. Nobody asks for this disease, loose anger and resentment, it will only tie you down. It’s been three years since my last relapse and in that time I’ve done voluntary work obtained my level 1 and now doing level 2 in mathematics. Remember it’s a mood disorder not a life threatening diagnosis. A chemical in -balance in the brain is all we have, that can be controlled through medication. Remember medication is all you need to be. by GEORGINA LEE
make sense of unfamiliar and confusing feelings they cannot articulate in their mother tongue, let alone in an alien language. This puts them in a cycle of isolation, often coupled with poverty, unsupportive communities and a deteriorating mental condition, which further affects their health. Ethnic minorities face the steepest challenge in trying to achieve well-rounded mental health, so it’s no wonder that there is a higher rate of suicide amongst BME communities due to their chronic melancholia soaring under the radar. Stereotypes are another facet of this overall problem. Misconceptions about young black men mean they get into trouble and thus misjudged as criminals before getting any diagnosis or support. Mental illness can be subtle
but is in fact no different to physical illness whereby scars and swelling are visible in the form of say, a broken nose or fractured knee. With a physical illness however, there is usually a ‘one-size-fits-all’ treatment; which doesn’t apply in mental health because patients are from different communities and backgrounds; meaning doctors have to deal with each individual’s unique and complex case. Charities like The Roby, Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, are actively engaging in activities to improve the mental health and well-being of the BME communities in Longsight and surrounding areas of Manchester. We all must become the ever-lit haven in which our troubled members find sustained help through their darkest hour.
by YASIN CHINEMBIRI
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May Wall of Fame KEISHA BUCHANAN
KERRY KATONA
LENNY HENRY
British singer-songwriter and founding member of the Brit Award-winning girl group Sugababes.
British singer and media personality.Best known for her television work, predominately in light entertainment and reality shows.
British actor, writer, comedian and occasional television presenter. Best known for co-founding charity Comic Relief.
Mental Illness: Depression
Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder
Mental Illness: Long-term depression
IS KHAT CHEWING Stephen Wiltshire: The Intricately ENDANGERING LIVES? Powerful Human Camera
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hat, otherwise known as ‘Qaad’ to the Somali community is a herbal drug stimulant, AFTHA AHMED explores it’s potential dangers. Khat chewing is a social norm that takes place in the home or at Khat cafes, one user who wanted to remain anonymous says: “Khat is like a stress reliever for me, it is like being back in Somalia”. Users buy bundles usually priced at £6 or more, however the bundles are sometimes shared with others, this gives them an opportunity to socialise with their friends and make new ones. Khat has a stimulant which acts like a fuel, Somali men either use it during the day to get by or at night as they take a break from family duties. This stimulant is generally cultural as it creates a hospitable ambience that takes place in a ‘Marfrish’, this is usually inside the home and includes furniture and cushions to sit or lie on, as well as refreshments like sweet tea for instance, which helps with the bitter taste of the chewed leaves. The origins of Khat are grown wild in Kenya’s shrubberies which are picked fresh by Kenyan farmers who box them up, to be delivered to the U.K within 48 hours. This is how Somali communities in Britain get their daily fixes regularly. There are now bans to stop Khat being distributed here in the U.K, led by former addicts like Abukar Awale. He plans to see it outlawed in the UK, as he has seen firsthand how chewing leaves can almost destroy your family life and your health. I recently talked with the Rusholme Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, who believes that
Khat should be banned as it has a huge impact in our community. Akbar’s worries about this issue with Khat is the major impression that is reflected on the Somali community, especially the men that chew Khat: “If used in an addictive manner, then there is a concern to the community, the men cannot be bothered finding work and become lethargic to the point that their health turns into an utmost importance”. A worrying factor is the influence that has rubbed off on younger Somali adults. Many have now started to chew Khat, this is why Akbar believes that the government should reconsider their decision and see that an individual’s health is at risk if Khat is continued to be used in the UK. I asked Akbar if he had met someone who eats Khat: “I know this one individual who was a heavy user of Khat, he was completely addicted but has now made a complete turnaround. This is because his marriage broke down and his whole family fell apart, his ExWife ended up taking away the kids. He is now a campaigner to ban Khat”. Akbar adds that: “More research needs to be done about Khat, in order to ban it”. He wishes to see, in the future, the Somali community coming forward to admit this problem, and to come up with a solution, this is the only way that the local authority can work in partnership with them to help bring change and positivity to the community, this is the way forward. On a last note, Akbar believes that there needs to be an independent government review into the issue of Khat.
One of the many pleasures of this world is that once in a while, we witness something or someone intrinsically ‘divine’, making our jaws free-fall to the ground as reality breathes new life into clichés.
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imply unbelievable repetitively plays in our mind and each repetition is justified, as the subject continually turns the cliché to a fresh statement of fact. Stephen Wiltshire, a British architectural artist diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, is the subject I am referring to here. On April 24th 1974, Stephen was born in London to West Indian parents. Neither of his parents was aware that their mute son would become one of the most extraordinary people on our planet. What is special is that his first words, ‘pencil’ and ‘paper’ didn’t come until the age of 5, when he began drawing in school; meaning that relating and communicating with others was extremely challenging. Nevertheless, his art spoke volumes, even though he could not; as his ability was first spotted in Queensmill School in London by his teachers, when he drew the complex Albert Hall following a class field trip - without the aid of a photograph. With his teachers’support, he gradu-
ally learned to speak. Autism is a lifelong mental disorder that affects a person’s social interaction and communication abilities whilst confining them to a particular interest and repetitive behaviour. Although autistic people have a reputation for being gifted with good memory and concentration, not many, if any other than Stephen, have such a rare gift like his as each autistic case is unique. Stephen’s remarkable ability to draw from memory, accurate and detailed cityscapes, having only seen them once and for a single, brief moment (usually a 30 minute helicopter ride), is the reason why he is the world famous successful artist he is today. With his love for cityscapes, street scenes and aerial views, Stephen has visited and drawn Tokyo, New York, Jerusalem, Venice, Moscow and other iconic international destinations. His work has received international acclaim and, most notably, back home in 2006, helped him to be appointed a Member of the
Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the Queen. In that same year, Stephen opened his permanent gallery in the Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall in London; naming it, The Stephen Wiltshire Gallery. Some of his pictures sell for over one hundred thousand pounds. Two years later, ABC News named him ‘Person of The Week’ and in 2011, Stephen was made an honorary Fellow of the Society of Architectural Illustration (SAI). These are a few of the many accolades Stephen has received over the years. There has always been a link between art and autism. Art can be used in therapy as a treatment for people with autism and related diseases. It’s beneficial in aiding autistic children express themselves and interact with others; thus successfully bridging the gulf as it did in Stephen’s case. For many, considering it ‘therapy’ is misconstrued as it is ‘therapeutic’. Charities like The Reader Organisation use the arts to tackle complex mental health problems. It’s only a
It’s only a matter of time before we see art being used not only as a source of pleasure or path to education, but a way to heal mental and physical illness. Stephen’s work is very much evidence of this. matter of time before we see art being used not only as a source of pleasure or path to education, but a way to heal mental and physical illness. Stephen’s work is very much evidence of this. The manner in which Stephen miraculously produces these stunning ‘blueprints’ of cities, resolutely puts him amongst the all-time most inspirational figures within the BME community. And to think, he is only 39; still a young functioning human camera that has enough energy to snap our beautiful city of Manchester, soon, we hope.
by YASIN CHINEMBIRI
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May Wall of Fame MARTIN LAWRENCE
MEL C
MEL GIBSON
American actor, film director, film producer, screen writer and stand up comedian.
British singer-song writer, actress and business woman. One of five members of the Spice Girls, nicknamed “Sporty Spice.”
American actor, award winning film director, producer and screen writer.
Mental Illness: Nervous breakdown
Mental Illness: Long-term depression
Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder
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Mental Health is top of our agenda this month and in this feature, SIOBHAN WHITE asks why is it harder for certain people to access support for these issues?
person can experience mental health issues through a variety of triggers involving genetic, physical, social or environmental factors. There is a certain social stigma around those diagnosed with problems that can range from depression to schizophrenia and even the lesser recognised eating disorders and anxiety. With one in four diagnosed every year, it affects everybody at least once in their life- whether you are a patient, close to someone diagnosed, or simply suffer with stress from time to time. Whilst there is a lot of help out there in the form of medication, advice and therapy to name but a few, it has become apparent over the years that this help is somewhat less available to black
and minority ethnic people. But why is this? There are many factors involved in why black people are not only the least likely to be offered help once diagnosed as being mentally ill but also least likely to be acknowledged as having a problem in the first place. One of these factors is a person’s background. There is a fear that young black males, for example, are often thought of as troublesome, with no suggestion that they could have mental health issues. There is very much a ‘chicken and egg’ situation when it comes to looking at mental health in black males. Are the mental issues already there, causing them to ‘act out’ or is it their upbringing, lifestyle and choices that trigger off any mental health problems?
Part of the problem can be that often, black people themselves tend to not realise that something is very wrong. As a close knit community that are known to fend for themselves in all walks of life, statistics show that black and ethnic minority families generally have a harder time when it comes to day to day living as they face problems such as immigration, language issues, poverty and racism. Because of this, they are more likely to try to deal with mental health problems themselves via home made remedies and because they feel like there is no one they can turn to for help. Despite an apparent void of openly public help, there is some out there. The African and Caribbean Mental Health Services
(ACMHS) is a service based at the Windrush Millennium Centre in Moss Side, South Manchester. Dominic Pinnock, coordinator of children and young people mental health services, notes how mental health issues are prominent in young black males and so aims to target and prevent this from as early an age as 11. “We need to look at what’s happening before the critical point where young males are being admitted to mental health hospitals through the criminal justice system and we now know that that’s at around the age of 11, when a boy is going through major changes like puberty and starting a new school. It’s here where they decide which paths in life to take- who their friends are, becoming a man and wanting to
look after their family are all majorly stressful issues in their eyes.” Once a person has been diagnosed and admitted, being released back in to the real world is just as much of a problem and is another area in which the UK fails to successfully support all types of patients. Again, it often seems like black people who suffer badly in this department and have very little support from both the professionals and family simply due to a lack of understanding or education about the situation. There is a wide range of medication and after care available via the NHS and organisations such as Rethink but for some reason it is more difficult for black people to acquire this. ACMHS are there to make sure that black people in particular are able to get this
help. They look after patients when nobody else can or will by offering guidance on how to get in to hospital plus independent after care once released, like making sure patients are keeping up with their medicine. There is support available in the form of social group activities for both the patients and their families. With organisations like ACMHS in place we can only hope that whilst mental health concerns may never be fully combated they can at least be recognised, diagnosed correctly and then a sufficient amount of help and after care administered to black people as well as white because we are all equally in need. For more information about mental health, visit w w w. m e n t a l h e a l t h . o r g.
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May Wall of Fame Celebrating Inspirational Women PATSEY PALMER
ROBBIE WILLIAMS
RUSSELL BRAND
English actress, best known for playing Bianca Jackson in the popular British television soap opera Eastenders.
English singer-songwriter, and occasional actor. He is a member of the pop group Take That, but has found greater commercial success as a solo artist.
English comedian, actor and author.
Mental Illness: Long-term depression
Mental Illness: Long-term depression
Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder
Diary of an Angry Black teacher Poetry Corner Broken Fractions I will collect the scraps,
‘Teenagers sometimes say the most stupid things. ’
the stray bits of text from our burnt pages. And I will cherish their charred edges as the guardians of what flames dare not touch. Funny how strength bleeds most from broken fractions, much like love from loss.
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e took some year 11s on a rewards trip to the cinema to see a Marvel film in 3D. On leaving, I noticed Jamal had not put his 3D glasses back in the receptor and instead, had tried to take them home. I went over to Jamal and began to show him the error of his ways. “You are not allowed to take them home. They will contact the school and complain, you will get arrested, and no one will ever love you.” Looking back, maybe that was a bit harsh but he got the message. Jamal’s retort was “I wanted to see what outside looked like in 3D!” Some girls next to him then giggled at him. This is the common response when Jamal says something without thinking first, however, there was something he said the other day that was not met by rolled eyes, laughter or sarcasm from the children. In my opinion, it is just as ludicrous a statement as his previous comment, however his peers did not see it that way. Jamal said “I think it’s right for parents to beat their children.”
Black comedian Kat Williams said “As a parent I think I need to say publicly that we need to stop beating our children…….. publicly!” In our tutor group, we were all in agreement that no one wants to see overzealous parents ‘opening a can of whoop ass’ in the middle of Morrissons! However, the arguments for beating children were coming at me thick and fast from my tutor group. “But Sir, if you tell your child and they still don’t listen what do you do then?” My mum beat me and I turned out fine” “Children are too naughty nowadays, sometimes they just need some licks!” The last comment brought the class into hysterics. I did my best to try to answer their questions. Beating children is effective. If the goal is stop a less desirable action from a child it can be effective. If your child runs around Toys r us, lies down and refuses to get up until you buy the new Call of Duty game then yes it works. If you beat your child there and then, he or she will fear you and be less likely to do something
“As a parent I think I need to say publicly that we need to stop beating our children……..publicly!” like that in the near future. But the fact that they fear you is the problem. The child knows that if they do wrong, you as the parent will get upset. But what if you are not there? The understanding is not that lying down on the floor is dangerous, but that mommy or daddy will hit me if I do it again, but if the watchmen aren’t around then why not do it again? I have seen students rude beyond belief but the moment that I say “I think I‘ll need to speak to your parents about this,” they are suddenly transformed into docile and diligent little angels. As an Afro-Caribbean teacher I have a 2 pronged ‘beef’ with beating children. Afro-Caribbean boys are the highest demographic of students who get excluded and yet we as a culture never ever think that beating our children is a contributing factor. Let’s take
Jamal who stole the 3D glasses. Let’s say he stole them with his mum and let’s say his mum beat him. Jamal then grows up and then when confronted with a problem, something frustrating and annoying he then resorts to violence because that’s what mummy has taught him. My other problem is that as a teacher, it puts us in compromising situations. Even I, as an experienced teacher have a problem with phoning a parent of a child who has just displayed disruptive behaviour if you know that the student will get ‘beats’ when they go home. I would compare it to being a jury on a serial murder trial in Texas. You know that if you find them guilty, ‘they gone burn for that later.’ As a teacher I have to be against beating children. As a parent, I realise it is not beneficial for my child’s emotional development. But, as a black person I know that if we don’t want violence from our youths, then we must stop showing them violence as adults.
by MR. L
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MAY ‘13
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May Wall of Fame STEPHEN FRY
TRISHA GODDARD
LADY DIANA
English actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter, film director, activist and board member of Norwich City Football Club.
British television presenter and actress. Best known for her morning talk show on Channel 5, Trisha Goddard.
First wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. She was well known for her fundraising work for international charities and as an eminent celebrity of the late 20th century.
Mental Illness: Long-term depression
Mental Illness: Bipolar
Mental Illness: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Hands On Hair Host Another Egg-Cellent Community Event
Ms.Vanquish
The annual Hands on Hair Easter Egg Hunt and fun day was once again a huge success, celebrating community spirit in Manchester.
Dysfunctional Love
The proprietor of Hands On Hair Salon, Lilian Nevins, has been trading for over twenty years. For well over eighteen years Ms Nevins has been a foster carer but for the past eleven years she has been involved in mentoring programs for young people and has organised a local annual free Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Day for children within the community. Lillian said: “The Easter Egg Hunt was born out of the need for numerous underprivileged and abandoned children and young adults and their Parents, to be inspired, play and to forget their daily stress’s and just to forget they were in the care system.”
She explained that Hands on Hair has always funded all community events but that the huge increase of children attending has made it difficult to maintain standards. “The Hands On Hair annual Easter Egg Hunt event dramatically changed into a community wide event instead of private, last year we had record numbers of over 150 children and the event was a huge success.” All children have Easter eggs, Cup cakes, Sweets, CD’s, Food and lots of exercise in the form of games, running, hula hooping, football and of course the big hunt. This Year the event was the best yet as more community based organisations came to
Hands On Hair and the community’s aid in the form of sponsorship; The nXt Generation, City South Manchester housing association, Chicken Run Moss side Yarborough street, Mc Fresh bakery Claremont road Moss side and BJ’s Caribbean takeaway Hulme high street, their outstanding community spirit was nothing short of amazing. Lillian added: “This year’s event was made especially hard because of all the government cuts. One Major Local supermarket frequented by the largest influx of BME as well as the community as a whole refused to help on any level sighting that they already have a corporate Easter egg hunt but not for the community’s of Mosside and Hulme, where the shop is based!” “Also a Massive thanks to businesses and organisations that made donations. They helped tremendously - Co-Operative, Tesco, Morrison’s and Friends of Alexandra Park who have expressed a wish to sponsor’s next year’s bigger and better event.” “The HOH Easter Egg Hunt is always held on Easter Sunday morning, this event brings Manchester together for a day, for all members of the community!” by HANNAH CHARLES
This month’s poem comes from Vanessa Connaughton My Dear Brother Depression is an illness. A silent one if that, If you are a sufferer You will know you can have happy days & sad. The last two years have been the worst yet. I have been battling depression And just felt like a total wreck. I am filled with many emotions, From sadness to disbelief, But the worst of all was feeling suicidal. All I seemed to do was cry myself to sleep. I know there are people out there Who will be feeling the same as me. If people happen to judge and stare It’s obvious they don’t have the time of day
And they certainly don’t care. If you are a sufferer And you don’t know where to turn, Please state your case to your GP And make it their concern! Please don’t sit in silence, That’s the worst you can do. You may not think it now, But there are people out there Who are willing to help you. I hope from writing this, You will see you are not alone I am in this with you Sadly facing this black hole.
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Each month, our mystery author, Ms. Vanquish, tackles important issues through the medium of story telling.
Through gritted teeth Michelle cries “Simon, I love you”. “Yeah man I love you too but that’s not my point” replies Simon. Michelle moves over to Simon and puts her hands around his waist and pleads. “Simon baby please hug me”. Simon pushes her away, “Move, I can’t stand you when you’re like this, turning on the F*#*ing water works, that shit ain’t working this time.” “Simon please don’t!!! Hold me baby, I need a cuddle.” “Cuddle?” Simon asks, “I’m not in the mood for cuddling. You definitely saw to that shit, always spoiling things.” “Why are you being like this all I said was your son said he likes spending time with me, Simon stop this please baby” Michelle pleads. “Yeah; that’s exactly the shit I’m talking about, using my son as a weapon, using his name and what he may or may not have said, you think you can control me through my son yeah? Not your son, not our son, my son, he doesn’t need a mother, he’s got one, you can’t replace her Michelle; you never will… look at you, your nothing! Talk all the shit you want to , you will always be low life, you’ll never amount to anything.” “SIMON STOP, PLEASE STOP!!!!” Michelle screams blocking her ears with the palms of her hands. “You know what, I blame myself, I blame my f*#*ing self, I should have never let you into my life and around my son but trust me I won’t making that mistake again.” “Simon I love you, I love spending time with Simon Jr, I really do.” “What did I tell you DON’T USE MY SON AS A WEAPON, Are you deaf or plain stupid?!!! This is exactly what I’m talking about, move I’m going out,” Simon says over the sound of a phone message coming through. “Baby please let’s talk about this I don’t mean to hurt or insult you, I’m not trying to use SJ as a weapon, I’m sorry it’s coming across that way, please baby just listen.” Simon pushes Michelle to one side he picks up his car keys, phone and wallet and reaches for his coat; Michelle grabs his arm “Simon please don’t go!”
Knowing that Simon is 3 times the size of her and much stronger, Michelle runs to the door trying to block the exit. “SIMON!” She screams in desperation, in one last attempt to hold on to the company she craves, Michelle breaks down falling to the floor and slowly curling up into the foetal position whilst she sobs, the tears stream from her eyes without a sign of hope. Michelle has finally given in to the reality that Simon is leaving, she holds herself not being able to bare the pain of abandonment and not understanding what she has done wrong. Simon steps over her, puts his coat on, takes his watch out of his pocket and places it on his wrist whilst looking down at Michelle on the floor. Simon stands there for a minute proudly looking at what he has created, he smiles and slowly walks into the kitchen whilst checking his phone message, he breaks a piece of kitchen roll and walks back to Michelle after finishing reading his message he puts his phone away bends down “here wipe your eyes.” Michelle realising Simon hasn’t left takes the kitchen towel and starts to wipe her eyes trying to see Simon through her tears. “Get up” Simon demands in a passive aggressive voice “what have I told you Michelle; you can’t keep doing this… creating all this drama, look at the state of you now, your eyes are all red, your makeup and hair is a mess”, he pulls Michelle to him allowing her to rest her head on his chest as he strokes her hair. “Simon” Michelle whispers feeling exhausted from her emotions, “I don’t want you to be angry with….” “Sssh” Simon interrupts, “don’t talk, let’s just get you calm, ok!” For a brief moment Michelle relishes in the comfort that Simon is giving her and begins to feel safe once again. “Now Michelle”, Simon says softly “you know you f*#ked up, you can’t come looking like that and we haven’t got time for you to fix up, out of respect I will have to show my face, I’ll give my apologises on your behalf and have a couple of drinks, I won’t stay long, then when I come back I’ll give you that cuddle you asked for and make you feel better boo,” Simon kisses Michelle on the forehead and then looks into her eyes “love you Mee Mee” he says before leaving Michelle behind.
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MAY ‘13
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May Wall of Fame MEGAN FOX
MIKE TYSON
RAY CHARLES
American actress and model. Well known for her role in American science fiction film series Transformers.
Retired American professional boxer. Tyson is a former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world and holds the record for the youngest boxer to win the WBC.
American musician. A pioneer in genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel and blues.
Mental Illness: Schizophrenia
Mental Illness: Depression
Mental Illness: Long-term depression
Recipe:
THE BENEFITS OF OILY FISH
EXERCISING YOUR WAY TO GOOD MENTAL HEALTH Whether you are a religious person or a believer in evolution, one thing we must all agree on is that the human body was not designed to stay still all day.
Try to include oily fish, such as salmon, trout, mackerel and herrings at least once a week in your diet. Omega-3 plays an important part in helping the development of our brains. It is rich in vitamins, such as iron, zinc and iodine. It helps to maintain nerve tissues, teeth and strong bones and is also an important player in the fight against Alzheimer’s and other mental disorders. Ingredients: Salmon Fillet Fresh ginger Black pepper 2 Garlic cloves 1 Onion
New Potatoes Asparagus spears - trimmed 1 Tablespoon fresh Lime juice 1 Tablespoon rapeseed oil Parsley and Thyme 2 Anchovy fillets
Directions: Combine the lime juice, ginger, garlic, anchovies, rapeseed oil, parsley and thyme in a food processor to make a rough paste. Wash the salmon in lime, towel dry and place in an ovenproof dish. Spoon the mixture over the fish, season with the black pepper and leave to marinate for 15 minutes. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
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ou should regularly ask yourself, why am I sitting? How long have I been sat for? And will I still be sat here in 45 minutes? All this sitting about indoors can never be a good thing, have you noticed how much better you begin to feel when you just get up from your desk on your lunch break and walk around Piccadilly gardens in the summer for example? Or even after the school run by the time you get home how much more alert and calm you feel?( it’s not just because you’ve dropped the kids off. ) The NHS promote exercise for coping with anxiety , stress and depression and suggest 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity every week, they suggest many sufferers are trying to
MENTAL HEALTH
Some people feel uncomfortable when talking about mental health problems, but it is healthy to speak. to feel, express and manage a range of positive and negative symptoms; form and maintain good relationships with others and cope with change and uncertainty. There are a number of people you can talk to if you think you are suffering from any form of mental health problem. As a pharmacist, I have talked to a number of my patients and customers who come into my branch about this topic, and even in the busy world that we live in, a 15 minute chat with somebody neutral can only be a good thing. Most pharmacies will have a private consultation room as well as
their life and getting back to a more active lifestyle can help gain back such controls. Don’t believe me? Here are a few real life experiences: I asked Vanessa, a teacher, how exercise has changed her life: “Before I started zumba, I was really self conscious and hated the thought of having to do exercise at a gym in front of other people. I also had zero confidence and have struggled with depression for many years, taking different medications
to combat my anxieties. Zumba has helped me to gain mental and physical strength and it’s not just because of the exercise it’s the whole so- c i a l aspect of going to class. I have met some fantastic people and made new friends and I don’t feel worried about what I look like doing exercise. Vanessa says that finding the motivation to do regular exercise was difficult at first, but now it is totally worth it: “I would say to anyone suffering or living with depression that the best thing u can do for yourself is to get active, I can honestly say
SENSORY GARDENS
Ask your Pharmacist:
When it comes to emotions, everybody is different and they handle things in their own way, some will bounce back from setbacks quicker than others. Mental health symptoms can be divided into two groups, Neurotic and Psychotic. Neurotic symptoms include depression, anxiety and panic. Psychotic symptoms (which are less common) include hallucinations of sights, sounds or smells that are not witnessed by anybody else. Anxiety and depression are the most common problems of mental health, with around 1 in 10 people affected at any time. Good mental health can help guard against problems and can be characterised by the ability
cope with a loss of control in
information regarding local and national mental health charities. Below are some self-help tips to support good mental health. • Talk about your feelings • Keep active • Eat well and drink sensibly • Ask for help when needed • Do something you’re good at and enjoy •Accept who you are • Keep in touch with friends and loved ones.
by ADEDAYO TITILOYE MPharm
my life is so much better for taking up a regular exercise regime.” Amy, a Clinical Trials Coordinator says that mixing up workouts makes her feel great: “Running and Zumba have changed my life. Running gives me time alone to clear my head and get some fresh air. Zumba is an energetic and sociable workout and I have made some lovely new friends. It’s pushed me out of my comfort zone and it never feels like exercise... it’s just too much fun! However I’m exercising, it cheers me up, keeps my energy levels high and encourages me to eat healthily. There is no tablet that will give you the same high. “ So there you go, now it is your turn.
Sensory gardens stimulate your senses of smell, sound, taste, touch and sight. These senses are essential to our well-being. Smell can be found in plants such as Mexican Orange (Choisya). It is an evergreen shrub with glossy green- leaves. Clusters of fragrant white blooms appear in late spring and sometimes again in autumn.Other beautiful smelling plants are of course roses, sweet peas, jasmine, mahonia, lavender, rosemary and mint. Sound can be running water, various grasses, bamboo rustling in the wind and many more. Taste found in various fruits and vegetables - the list is absolutely endless. Touch could be plants such as sage, succulents, shrubs with shiny leaves, ferns, spiky plants and many others and sight can be vibrant colours such as sunflowers, and of course wild flowers are a sight to behold.
by CLAIRE MEADOWS
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MAY ‘13
May Wall of Fame FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE English social reformer and statistician. Known best for best efforts during the Crimean War and as the founder of modern nursing.
ANGELINA JOLIE
ANTHONY HOPKINS
Award winning American actress, film director and screenwriter.
Welsh actor of film, stage, television and a composer.
Mental Illness: Borderline Personality Disorder
Mental Illness: Long-term depression
Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder
CROSSWORD ACROSS 5. The velvety sweet sends your serotonin through the roof, so you’ll feel happy in short order. (9) 8. This green is high in Vitamin D and when steamed, has high cholesterol-lowering benefits.. (8) 10. High in Vitamin A helps in maintaining a health eye and good vision. Enormous fruit F which is large and bushy found growing mainly in tropical areas. (9) 11. This Mediterranean cooking staple is Full of monounsaturated fats. This oil lowers bad LED cholesterol and reduces the risk of developing heart disease. (8) 13. A member of the potato family. This vegetable is both orange and purple in colour. When steamed or boiled is known for raising our blood levels of Vitamin A. (11) 17. A sweet and flesht stone fruit which is high in Vitamin C B-6, known for improving brain functions, lower blood cholesterol levels and curing anemia. (5) DOWN 1. This Green, leafy vegetable is high in iron and Manganese. ‘Popeye’s energizer food’. (7) 2. This cloved vegetable exerts a protective antioxidant effect on the brain and can even fight bacteria more effectively than standard antibiotics. (8) 3. These bite-size nutritional powerhouses
are packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. (3) 4. This Berry has been linked to reduce risk for Alzheimer’s, shown to improve both memory and learning ability, and they are one of the most anti-stress foods you can eat. (11) 6. Citrus fruit is a good sources of vitamin C. Drinking with water helps aids weight loss faster as well as helping to breakdown and eliminate body fat. (5) 7. This fruit is bell-shaped and commonly purple or deep red in colour. Acts as natural laxitave and is rich in dietary fibre. (3) 9. This fish is super-rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon can effectively reduce bloody pressure and keep blotting at bay. (6) 12. ............. Melon. Excellent source of potassium that plays an important role in controlling blood pressure. (8) 14. Red in colour. This Miss-leading fruit is good for your brain, and helps prevent dementia (8) 15. Green in colour .This Unusual fruit releases plentiful antioxidants which help combat diseases like diabetes and chronically hih blood pressure. Its oil has been dubbed ‘the olive oil of the Americalns. (8) 16. Start your day with a streaming bowl of oats. This grian is full of omega=3 fatty acids and potassium. (7)
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Book Reviews… Until Today
by Iyanla Vanzant Review by Hermione Gee
Iyanla Vansant’s words captivate your mind with a collection of uplifting devotional scripts for all 365 days of the year. With her wonderful use of words, she makes you stop and realise just how to find spiritual harmony in your own life. This book educates us to first recognise our own self worth, which in turn, will allow us to understand that the past is just that, the past. Iyanla writes with an ease that lets the reader know that she appreciates your need for change, in order to find your own inner peace. This is a spiritual tool for realising that as individuals, we need to shift our attitudes today, and not leave anything until tomorrow. This is a truly beautifully written and inspirational book, a must for every bookshelf.
Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama Review by Sadie Strong
Audacity of hope is a political autobiography but yet a personal journey and a direct look into Barack Obama’s political views and what qualities contributed to make him the man he is today. What I personally love about this book is Barack’s unapologetic approach of telling it exactly as he sees it and as on his own public platform which is the world’s stage, Mr Obama’s charisma manifests itself onto paper. One of Reverand Wright’s sermons the leader at the church Barack Obama and his family attended was supposedly the inspiration of the title of the book and my personal view is that the title is an apt one. This book is a must read from an accomplished role model, Father and political Leader and will inspire, I feel more people to move into the hazardous waters which is politics.
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MAY ‘13
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May Wall of Fame JESSE JACKSON JR Former American politican who represented Illinois’ 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives until 2012. Mental Illness: Depression and Bioplar disorder
LEONARDO DICAPRIO
DAVID BECKHAM
American actor, film producer, and Golden Globe Award Winner.
English footballer known for his success’ at Manchester United Football Club and as England Captain.
Mental Illness: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Mental Illness: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Pauline Henry: Soul Legend
THE MINUTE YOU MEET WITH PAULINE HENRY IT IS OBVIOUS THAT YOU ARE IN THE PRESENCE OF SOUL ROYALTY
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s Henry dresses with all the finesse of a soul diva admitting that she “likes to stand out” and as we know – she has the powerhouse voice to match. Her extensive C.V also includes being a C.E.O and a Consultant in copyright law. Born Pauline Delores Henry in Kingston, Jamaica, she was raised in her early years by her grandparents, alongside her two siblings and four cousins. Pauline was re-united with her mother, Daphney and father, Charles in north London in the early 1970’s. Pauline describes coming to the U.K as a “culture shock on so many levels”, this was also partly to do with her fragmented relationship with her parents: “The break in the bond with my parents was apparent, for years, let’s face it, my biological parents were relative strangers.” It was in church that Pauline first realised she had a natural gift for singing. She explains
that her mum was a driving influence for her musical career: “She was like my very own Simon Cowell, she created a group and called us the Henry 4 – I could not have been more than 10 or 11 years old.” Pauline says that she was born with a natural desire to sing, a desire that helped her develop her talent: “I did receive singing lessons from a Columbian opera singer, who taught me how to breathe from the diaphragm – it gave me power and versatility in my voice and is a method that I still teach today.” I ask Pauline if she can still recall her first performance: “Yes, I do. I was shaking like a leaf, I entered a singing competition at the Hackney Empire. I can’t have done too badly because I came a Respectable 3 rd, to my very pleasant surprise.” It wasn’t until the age of 27 that Pauline signed a record deal with Columbia/Sony BMG as ‘The Chimes’ with Mike Peden
and James Locke. They recorded one album with the cover of U2’s song ‘I still haven’t found what I’m looking for’ catapulting the group to fame. “We also collaborated with ‘Soul II Soul’ and I
WHAT’S ON IN MAY… CONCERTS MELBA MOORE & MELISSA MORGAN
Band on the Wall Sunday 5th May April
A bank holiday soul special with two legends of the disco era performing their hits for one night only. 8pm. Tickets £18.50/£21.50.
BEYONCE
BILLY OCEAN
KEISHA COLE
personally got to work with Leon Ware who was Marvin Gaye’s Producer,” explains Pauline. “I am proud to say that we cracked America. The band received a lot of attention, so much so that the anticipated second album never happened. We eventually disbanded which set the wheels in motion for my Solo Career.” Pauline says it was her mission to be different and distance herself from the Chimes. She did this by changing her image, adopting a raunchier look with a black rubber cat suit and releasing ‘Feel Like Making Love’ - a rock song. She later returned to her soul roots with tracks like ‘Do Over’ and ‘Sugar Free’. When asked who she would like to work with today, Pauline names Emeli Sande, Quincy Jones and Frank Ocean. She is now developing a series of online master vocal classes at the same time as
MUGABELAND
The Ritz, Manchester Thursday 30th May
Lowry Theatre, Salford 16th - 18th May
1980s soul legend Billy Ocean performs for one night only in Manchester. Expect hits like ‘Caribbean Queen’, ‘When the going gets tough’ and ‘Get outta my dreams, get into my car’. 7pm. Tickets £30.00
The platinum selling U.S star brings her R ‘n’ B vibes to the Ritz. 7pm. Tickets £27.50
From the Manchester Theatre Award-winning company comes their fifth world premiere at The Lowry. A darkly comic musical journey into a heart of darkness. 8pm. Tickets £10.
LEONA LEWIS
A story of domestic revolution, female empowerment and the journey towards self-liberation, it queries aspirations, success and what it means to raise a happy family. The play is still as charged, intense and provocative as it was 130 years ago. 7.30pm. Tickets £13.25
MEN Arena, Manchester 7th - 9th May
O2 Apollo, Manchester Tuesday 14th May
The ‘Mrs. Carter Show World Tou’ starring Beyonce promises to be her most ambitious undertaking to date and will feature chart topping hits from all her bestselling albums. 7.30pm. Tickets £55.00.
The X factor winner Leona Lewis brings her unique voice to Manchester where she will perform hits such as; ‘ Bleeding love’ and ‘A moment like this’. 7pm. Tickets £40.00 - £61.00
A DOLLS HOUSE
Royal Exchange Theatre 1st May – 1st June
by JULIANA HYLTON
The Nubian Times’ Edwin Sinclair checks out all the main events in May.
O2 Apollo, Manchester Sunday 12th May
THEATRE
writing a book about the music industry. Fans may have seen Pauline perform at the Nubian Soul event in Manchester on Boxing Day, an experience that the singer thoroughly enjoyed: “I was honoured to be asked to perform at the Christmas event. It felt like I was among friends, the atmosphere was buzzing as DJ Gordon West set the mood. I show cased my new material co-produced and written by Gordon West and Nick Hussey.” So, does Pauline Henry have any parting words for The Nubian Times? “I want to say a huge thank you to all who turned out to support me. For the ultimate in the soul classics experience, it has to be Nubian Eventz and now we have a communal voice with The Nubian Times.” For more information on Pauline visit: www.paulinehenry.com.
BOBBY
Lowry Theatre, Salford Thursday 11th April This fascinating, modern day , tragi-comedy- fairy tale is told through a blend of physical theatre, live music and puppetry. 8pm. Tickets £10.
CLUB NIGHTS
ACTIVITIES IRAQ BY SEAN SMITH
REGGAE THURSDAY
imperial War Museum Runs until 2nd February 2014
Weekly reggae night playing the best in roots reggae, ska and dance hall. 10pm- Late. FREE admission.
Marking ten years since the start of the Iraq War, this is a new photographic display by award winning British War photographer Sean Smith, looking at the collision of two worlds – local civilians and military personnel.
Deaf Institute, Manchester Thursday 2nd May
SOUL TRAIN COMES TO RAINY CITY
Carlton Club, Manchester Friday 3rd May Return of the legendary soul train night with various Djs playing old school soulful vibes. 9pm-1am, Tickets £5 O.T.D.
UNDERGROUND MANCHESTER
Outside the Midland Hotel, Peter St.
11th May or 25th May
This is the 2-hour de-luxe Underground Manchester tour into the city’s biggest WWII air-raid shelter, built into an old subterranean canal.
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May Wall of Fame BEYONCE KNOWLES
DAME KELLY HOLMES
LIONEL ALDRIDGE
Former Bristish middle distance athlete and 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist, specialising in the 800 metres and 1500 metres events.
American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Mental Illness: Major depression
American football player who enjoyed an eleven-year NFL career. Mental Illness: Schizophrenia
Mental Illness: Long-term depression Self Harming
Film review - Unconditional
The film Unconditional is a lovely Christian drama, written and directed by Brent McCorkle, who also wrote the screenplay and is inspired by true events.
It is the first film by Harbinger Media Partners who have partnered with a number of charitable and non-profit organizations to encourage whoever watches the movie to actively meet the needs of others in their own communities. The film is based on the actual story of Joe Bradford. When he developed kidney disease, Joe and his wife Denise were forced to move to a low-income area, where they were confronted by the needs of the underprivileged children in their neighbourhood, Many of the fatherless children embraced Joe, who became known as “Papa Joe.” Together with his wife, he founded Elijah’s Heart, a non-profit organization, in 2005
to help children in need. Michael Ealy plays “Papa Joe”, a man who cares more for the children in his own community than his own life at times. The film shows you how life can throw curve balls at you and how but for the grace of god unconditional love can if not conquer all, make a huge difference. Samantha Crawford lives a dream life. She is happily married and lives an idyllic life when her husband Billy is tragically killed, Sam loses her faith and will to live. A death-defying encounter with two children leads Samantha to a reunite with Joe, her long lost friend. As Sam watches “Papa Joe” care for and love the kids in his under-
resourced neighbourhood, she begins to realize that the love of God is always reaching out to her. The film has a great twist to the story and leaves you truly wanting more, definitely a great family film with no sex and no real violence, but a realness that is missing from a lot of mainstream film. Michael Ealy is an accomplished Black actor who has been playing some remarkably diverse rolls and Hollywood seems to love him. The film was released to theatres on September 21, 2012. Released on DVD on March 5 2013. **** Stars
by JULIA SKY
TV review - The Real Husbands of Hollywood Dubbed ‘the fakest reality show ever’ – The Real Husbands of Hollywood Debuted on the Black Entertainment Channel featuring a star studded cast including comedian Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon and Duane Martin. The show also includes cameos from music stars Nelly, Trey Songz and Common. The show, described as a ‘mockumentary’, is partially scripted and is based on famous
celebrity friends and their various hectic lifestyles. Hart steals the show with
his over-exaggerated persona and his struggles with his lack of height. The overall show is
light and entertaining and is well worth a watch. The viewing public have greeted the new show well with impressive viewing figures of around four million for the debut earlier this year. B.E.T have noted the popularity of the show and have commissioned The real husbands of Hollywood for a second season, so look forward to plenty more laughs.
by LUKE JUDD
TS7 - Producing the Goods Unity Radio caught up with Bradford based producer and DJ, TS7, to talk about his current hit single, ‘Heartlife’. The song, which features Liverpool vocalist Taylor Fowlis, has been A listed on Unity Radio, BBC Radio 1Extra, MTV Dance, Channel AKA and MTV Base. TS7 talked about the origins of the track, which is available on Itunes now: ‘’Heartlife all started as an instrumental I made back in August Called ‘ polygone ‘ and it was getting supported across a few stations and myself and my management said we need to get a vocal on it to take the track to the next level.” The producer’s management team then introduced him to Fowlis, a singer from Liverpool. “we got in the studio with Taylor and two talented writers Penny Foster and Paul Aiden and there was Heartlife. ’’ TS7 has been making beats since the young age of fourteen. He started with Grime and moved onto Garage and Bassline, producing hits such as ‘Smile’ and ‘Raise Your Glasses’, he has worked with a range of
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‘Family Ties’ is the hot new feature film being produced by Write Dreams Productions in association with Flush UK Media. Final auditions for the film were held in Manchester in February with confirmed actors including some who have appeared in a BBC drama series and a number of well known urban music artists. Filming took place in April on what has been described as “an undrained swamp of fear, gritty black comedy with a great urban UK soundtrack,” by those involved. Flush UK Media is one of
the UK’s premium online media broadcasters, they say they are made up of like minded people working together to improve the online presence of UK urban talent. Active since February 2010, the company has already amassed an impressive 6.3 million Youtube views for their work. This is the first film from Write Dream Production and ‘Family Ties’ has been adapted from a screenplay written by Michael Esteves. Set in modern Manchester, the film sees two brothers left devastated after the murder
artists including Slick Don and Trilla. We asked TS7 about what we could expect from him next: ‘’ I’m currently working on my second single but I can’t give much away at the moment. That will be dropping very soon and has a big feature, then hopefully an album coming from TS7 so keep your ears open ‘’ The single ‘ Heartlife ‘ by TS7 featuring Taylor Fowlis is available on itunes now. To hear more interviews go to www.unityradio.fm Follow us on twitter @unityradiofm or join us on facebook. com/officialunityradio
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May Wall of Fame MACEY GREY
DMX
American R&B and soul singersongwriter, record producer, and actress, famed for her distinctive raspy voice.
American rapper and actor.
BOBBY BROWN American R&B singer-songwriter, occasional rapper and dancer. Brown started out as one of the frontmen of pop group New Edition.
Mental Illness: Bipolar Depression
Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder
Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder
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What does it take to be successful?
he South Manchester suburb of Chorlton is an ever changing place. Every week businesses close and are replaced by new one’s – in this dog eat dog environment, what does it take to stay successful? One man who has the answer is Shahed Mohammed, who runs Shareen Fashions on Chorlton’s bustling Wilbraham Road strip. The business has been up and running and supplying people with clothing for the last 38 years and shows no sign of letting up. Whilst others around it
have failed to succeed on the Chorlton business scene, Shareen Fashions has been open since 1974, and continues to supply the local community with clothing, Shahed has found real success in the supply of school uniforms. “My mum and dad established the shop in 1974, and then myself and my wife took it over in 1985.” Says Shahed. I ask Shahed why he believes he has kept the business viable in such a competitive time. “We had to increase many
lines and in 1988 we added school logo uniforms, which helped. We have remained very competitive and kept our overheads low.” Chorlton is a multi-cultural society and Shareen Fashions has embraced that, providing clothing and school uniforms to all different factions of the chorlton community. Shahed explains why he thinks the customers have continued to come. “We do have lots of multicultural customers, I think word of mouth has been important in keeping
CHICKEN RUNS INTO SUCCESS.... ...cont from front page
Longsight for about four months I wasn’t doing anything. Pamela, my partner at the time worked with Kentucky Fried Chicken and she just got that inspiration from their and I always thought that we needed a West Indian takeaway with our own fried chicken in Moss Side, this all took place around late 1989.” Alston Close is where Chicken Run first stretched it’s legs, Dukus and Pamela started the first leg of the business from their home which at the time was near Moss Side Precinct. “Margaret Thatcher at the time was saying if you come off the dole and start your own business from home she would give you a thousand pounds and at that time it was a whole lot of money so we just went for it” Dukus says. Chicken Run remained at Alston Close with a thriving business for five years. At this time Chicken Run found itself in the heart of ‘Gun-Chester’ when gang war fare was rife and many gang members would frequent this establishment which of course was also his home. On one occasion gun shots were fired outside Chicken Run. Dukus recounts this scary experience:
“When everyone heard the shots people ducked down and started crawling and scrambling for cover. The shot clearly looked like it was coming into the house but it didn’t! It looked like an army training ground; everyone was crawling on their belly.” Dukus then said this was the time he decided to move to Yarborough street. Not long after, they were informed that the precinct and surrounding areas were being knocked down. “There was so much violence on moving to Yarborough street at the beginning, I kept praying and at one point wanted to leave and just go to Africa but my spirit told me I was safe and so I stayed put” says Dukus. He says that he has always
“Margaret Thatcher at the time was saying if you come off the dole and start your own business from home she would give you a thousand pounds and at that time it was a whole lot of money so we just went for it.” treated everyone with respect: “ Even the notorious rough neck youth dem, have respect for me, coz I used to deliver food, door to door and I would take food to everyone regardless of what gang they
“We have remained very competitive and kept our overheads low.”
customers, and schools as well.” Nestled amongst the new bars and seemingly endless array of takeaways, Shareen Fashions continues to fly the flag for local businesses and long may it continue.
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were in.” Dukus is an iconic figure in the community, not just cooking but creating great food. His shop still provides a cultural meeting and social point within Moss Side and surrounding areas. Jamaican culture has always centred around food and Dukus embraces this every day. Chicken Run and food outlets like it are an important part of our cultural heritage and should be supported. Established in 1990
within the heart of Moss side .........notorious estates and gangland war fare, Chicken run was born, the brain child of Duckoo and Pamela..... an extra-ordinary quite but friendly man. Duckoo decide to test the waters of his authentic Caribbean cuisine, within the confines of his own home by opening it up to the public. Duckoo realised there was a need for authentic Jamaican cuisine cooked by a Jamaican for all to enjoy and love. “As being a Jamaican man our culture and social events are
surrounded by excellent well prepared food for all to eat and sample so I just wanted to expand on that.” After years of running this pilot scheme from....... duckoo new he wanted more.... Yarborough street was calling. A property became available on Yarborough street still within the Moss Side community and this was to be the turning.
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British former boxer whose career highlight was winning the WBC heavyweight championship in 1995
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Mental Illness: Bulimia
Mental Illness: Anxiety Disorder
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BIZZY BONE
American jazz pianist and composer considered one of the giants of American music.
American rapper and the youngest member of the Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Mental Illness: Schizophrenia
Mental Illness: Schizoaffective disorder
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rowing up as a Manchester City fan, the footballer Jeff Whitley was one of my idols. Whitley also had spells with Sunderland, Cardiff and Stoke and earned 20 caps for Northern Ireland, the country of his father’s birth. Growing up, Jeff always wanted to be a footballer. Sadly both his father and mother, an alcoholic, passed away when he was a young teenager. He recalls being in the players lounge later in his career and seeing other players with their parents. Seeing this would lead Jeff to drink, to numb the sadness of his lost family. Drinking became an issue when Whitley would want to be seen with City’s first team players, where a pub culture was encouraged. He says that deep down he was feeling very alone and couldn’t work out who his real friends were. He would give up drinking for a few months, then tell himself he wasn’t an addict and start the drinking cycle again. It wasn’t until November 13th 2007 that he phoned the sports charity, Sporting Chance, with
his brother Jim, also a footballer. The two broke down in tears after the call because they knew the enormity of the situation. The charity asked him to meet with them a few weeks later, before this, Whitley’s daughter was born. He then went to the charity to start his new life.
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American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and civil rights activist widely associated with jazz music. Mental Illness: Bipolar Disorder
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Drinking became an issue when Whitley would want to be seen with City’s first team players, where a pub culture was encouraged. Jeff says that at his lowest point he was “praying that he would die.” He now does inspirational speaking for Sporting Chance and has turned his life around. He got married in April and now works as a car salesman in Stockport. When I was younger, I looked up to Jeff Whitely because of his work on the football pitch – now my respect and admiration for him comes from the way he has battled his demons and worked on his life.
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by RELE AKINWALE
The Belgian Revolution ith another exciting Premier League season drawing to a close, Liam Thorp looks at the role played by Belgian players in the English game. The Barclays Premier League is heading towards its climax and although Manchester United have already scooped the big prize, the battles for European spots and avoiding the drop are set to go down to the wire. As ever, foreign players have lit up the stage on a weekly basis with stars such as Robin Van Persie and Luis Suarez amongst the contenders for player of the season, but we should also recognise the increasingly important part being played by Belgian players in the English game. The most obvious example
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is the Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. Some say that the defender has not reached the standards of play he set last season, but he has still been an important presence for the blues and will lead them out for the FA Cup final against Wigan in May. Perhaps the most high profile summer signing occurred when Chelsea captured the young Belgian midfielder, Eden Hazard, from French club Lille for a whopping £30 million. The fee was a substantial one but Hazard has shone for the London side this season, his midfield trickery and world class technique has made him a fans favourite at Stamford Bridge and one of his country’s finest talents. For Aston Villa, it has been a frustrating season and it remains
to be seen if they will stay up, but if they do – it will be thanks to the goals of their Belgian striker Christian Benteke. The 22 year old, who was originally born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has scored over 15 goals for his club and looks likely to lead the line for the national side as they aim to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. The tournament in Rio could well be the World Cup that sees the golden generation of Belgian footballers come to fruition; with the players mentioned above lining up alongside Everton stars Marouane Fellaini and Kevin Mirrallas, Spurs midfield dynamo Mousa Dembele and Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen they really could be the ones to watch in Brazil.
epression is a serious matter in sport. The problem is that mental health is often seen as a taboo within the sporting world, so many sportspeople suffer in silence, which will surely only add to the stress and pressure. The tragic and shocking death of the Wales football manager, Gary Speed, has raised awareness of depression in sport after it was revealed that the former midfield player had been suffering with the illness for some time. Another sporting star who has suffered with depression is British Olympic legend, Dame Kelly Holmes. Born in 1970 to a Jamaican father and an English mother, Kelly was raised in a children’s home from the age of 1 to 4 after her grandparents made her mother decide between them and her mixed race child. However the young Kelly began to have a stable life when she returned to her mother and her partner Michael Norris, who she calls dad. Kelly enjoyed school, but she loved sport even more and it was at Tonbridge Athletics Club where she was first spotted a potential future Olympic athlete.
After spending two years in the army, she returned to compete in athletics at the age of 20, this was also when she started to self abuse. The double Olympic champion explains that she became obsessed with competing and punished herself for her time out with injuries: “For every day that I was injured, I would cut myself.” This process lead Kelly into a spiral of depression and she was still suffering when she came to compete at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, which makes her two gold medals, in the 800 an 1500 metre events, even more impressive. Since retiring, Kelly Holmes has become a Dame and done extensive work with Charities and she strives to inspire young people into getting involved with sport on a regular basis. Kelly’s story will surprise many and it reveals that anyone can be affected by mental illnesses such as depression, even Britain’s greatest ever female Olympian. She had to show great courage to achieve all that she did in sport but in admitting the stranglehold that depression has had on her life, she has showed even more.
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CHERYL COLE
Belgian martial artist, actor and director. Best known for his martial arts action films.
English recording artist and songwriter. Also member of popular girls band Girls Aloud.
Mental Illness: Bipolar disorder
Mental Illness: Depression
K.A.I HAIR BY RAIMI – A CUT ABOVE
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ake a stroll down Tib s treet in Manchester’s Northern Quarter and you will find yourself surrounded by cool cafés and edgy bars, what many people won’t know is you can also get your hair sorted at K.A.I hair by Raimi. K.A.I Hair is a low- key and down to earth salon owned by Raimi Shoneye who is also head barber and his right hand woman Serayna Eldridge is head stylist. With over 20 years experience between them, you can really see how much hard work and time is put in to K.A.I, a simple internet search brings up a
variety of reviews from an array of happy customers and I can understand what they mean, these people really enjoy their job. Serayna is bright, bubbly and outgoing, Raimi is a lot quieter but you can see that is simply because he is focusing solely on the person in his
rarely empty chair, perfecting his latest creation. Both provide banter about everything from what’s on TV to politics, engaging customers in conversation that makes the time go so quickly. Despite being relatively unheard of in some parts of Manchester, K.A.I has been busy. As well as looking after the
hair of many men, women and children in Manchester, Serayna has been Northern Stylist of the year runner up for seven years in a row and Raimi won Black Beauty & Hair’s Barber of the Year Award in 2010. They have featured on makeover programmes for the BBC and have styled the hair of celebrities including Manchester United footballer Rio Ferdinand, actor Devon Anderson (Eastenders) and boxer David Haye to name but a few. As well as being stylist to the stars, Serayna is currently the official head stylist for Cliché Model Management and can be heard regularly on radio shows, spreading the word about K.A.I Hair by Raimi and offering brilliant hair advice to listeners. She has big plans for the rest of this year but when I ask what they are, she mysteriously says that I will have to wait and see… With the central location, decent prices and a friendly atmosphere, K.A.I Hair by Raimi is the place to be for the latest hair styles and cuts. For information and deals follow @ KaiHairByRaimi on Twiter or like K.A.I Hair by Raimi on Facebook.
Flava
Pussy cat bow add glamour to plain blouse.
How to work a bold print for day wear.
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The Nubian Times (TNT) runway is amongst other things a collection of UK and Global style.
We showcase what is being worn in Manchester’s Nightlife. This section will bring you Fashion Shows and High street fashion pictures. Showing E you how the runways of London, Paris, ! N P I U N EMI MBS Milan and New York influence our fashion G RN F K. TH U E N I D L O O B M LO trends unleashed on the streets of Manchester… TE & EDO WHI M........ TUX OT IN PER R T and if we deem it worthy enough to wear. We will feature M O P T E MM P T HO LI RED high street stores, boutiques and there garments that CHIL inspire our Manchester style trends. , ESS R D M PEPUCHANGE TNT Runway will be out and about on PLE PUR ESHING Manchester’s night scene, so keep a lookout! REFR
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Ladies casual masculine urban look.
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