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Celebrating Black women filmmakers: Women Of The Lens Festival 2022

Celebrating Black women filmmakers: Women Of The Lens Festival...

The annual Women Of The Lens Film Festival returns with an exciting programme of...

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Dish of the week: Ciabatta crusted chicken with tomato salsa spaghetti

Dish of the week: Ciabatta crusted chicken with tomato...

A hero dish featuring spaghetti and chicken? Your kids will love Ciabatta crusted...

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“Diversity is my driving force” - children’s book illustrator, Diane Ewen

“Diversity is my driving force” - children’s book illustrator,...

Illustrator Diane Ewen has received the honour of being named Illustrator of the...

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Africa: The Fashion Continent: A fashion tribute to African designers

Africa: The Fashion Continent: A fashion tribute to African...

Africa: The Fashion Continent, by Emmanuelle Courrèges, is a stunning new coffee...

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Have your anxiety levels gone up lately? It could be the menopause

Have your anxiety levels gone up lately? It could be the...

If you have been more worried or fearful than usual, have you considered that you’re...

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13 Facts about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and her Supreme Court role

13 Facts about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and her Supreme...

On 7 April 2022, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman in US...

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Cadbury battles child labour allegations on cocoa farms in Ghana

Cadbury battles child labour allegations on cocoa farms...

An investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches into Cadbury’s supply chain says it has...

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New annual trade event introduces Jamaican food brands to UK market

New annual trade event introduces Jamaican food brands...

The Jamaican High Commission hosted a “Meet the Buyer event” this month to facilitate...

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Want to spring clean your finances? Try these 5 steps says financial guru

Want to spring clean your finances? Try these 5 steps says...

A new financial year is the perfect time to spring clean your finances. Here are...

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Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow: Journey to the deep South – an extract

Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow: Journey to the deep South...

Memphis, the debut novel from Tara M. Stringfellow celebrates Black female joy,...

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Black Love at Kiln Theatre: A modern musical on sibling love & strife

Black Love at Kiln Theatre: A modern musical on sibling...

Chinonyerem Odimba’s Black Love musical play is a stimulating celebration of sibling...

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Who were the biggest winners from the Black community in Oscars 2022?

Who were the biggest winners from the Black community in...

Will Smith, Ariana Debose, Questlove and Samuel L Jackson picked up golden statues...

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Has the Sistah Space Valerie’s Law campaign made significant progress?

Has the Sistah Space Valerie’s Law campaign made significant...

Sistah Space and the police bodies responsible for training will soon be in dialogue...

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Judi Love and Michael Dapaah join cast of Noughts + Crosses series two

Judi Love and Michael Dapaah join cast of Noughts + Crosses...

Presenter and Loose Women star Judi Love and actor, rapper and comedian Michael...

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Slay in Your Lane authors to release children’s series ‘The Offline Diaries’

Slay in Your Lane authors to release children’s series...

Slay in Your Lane authors Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené are releasing a...

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“The book I wanted when I was having my first baby”: Midwife Marly

“The book I wanted when I was having my first baby”: Midwife...

Marley Hall, aka Midwife Marley, has launched a myth-busting and inclusive guide...

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Campaigner Sarah Parker Remond gets Blue Plaque 130 years later

Campaigner Sarah Parker Remond gets Blue Plaque 130 years...

Sarah Parker Remond has been honoured by the Nubian Jak Community Trust with a Blue...

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NHS campaign: “Don’t let fear of cancer stop your chances of surviving it”

NHS campaign: “Don’t let fear of cancer stop your chances...

Don’t let the fear of cancer deter you from seeking help to treat symptoms is the...

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9 restaurant ideas to help you to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend

9 restaurant ideas to help you to celebrate Mother’s Day...

Still stuck on where to celebrate Mother's Day (Sunday 27 March)? Check our list...

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Racism likely to be a factor in decision to strip search 15-year-old schoolgirl

Racism likely to be a factor in decision to strip search...

Public anger and disbelief followed the Metropolitan Police apology over “regrettable”...

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Will Smith and Lashana Lynch win big at this year’s BAFTA film awards

Will Smith and Lashana Lynch win big at this year’s BAFTA...

Will Smith picked up the Leading Actor accolade, which was also his first BAFTA...

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Could this new divorce law be the end of messy marriage separations?

Could this new divorce law be the end of messy marriage...

New divorce laws coming into effect on 6 April will allow couples to part ways with...

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It’s a R.A.P! Get involved in Inua Ellams poetry cultural project: 05Fest

It’s a R.A.P! Get involved in Inua Ellams poetry cultural...

Between 10 – 19 March award-winning playwright Inua Ellams hosts 05Fest, his own...

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Six expert tips to help regain your lost hour when the clocks go forward

Six expert tips to help regain your lost hour when the...

Dreading the loss of an extra hour’s sleep when the clocks go forward on 27 March?...

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Ajman is the hot new UAE destination for your next family-friendly holiday

Ajman is the hot new UAE destination for your next family-friendly...

The smallest of the seven United Arab Emirates, Ajman, has the biggest heart. For...

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Organ donor after giving a kidney to his aunt: “I didn’t lose anything at all”

Organ donor after giving a kidney to his aunt: “I didn’t...

Organ donor Ritchie’s story of donating a kidney to his aunt is just one of three...

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Worst House on the Street: Brother & sister duo team up for new series

Worst House on the Street: Brother & sister duo team up...

Brother and sister property developers’ duo Scarlette and Stuart Douglas are hosting...

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Sickle cell patients start to receive first new drug for the disease in 20 years

Sickle cell patients start to receive first new drug for...

Patient who received first new NHS sickle cell treatment in 20 years says she is...

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This is how you style a Puffer Poncho jacket: Three chic and trendy ideas

This is how you style a Puffer Poncho jacket: Three chic...

This Puffer Poncho jacket is going to be your go-to wardrobe staple. Here are three...

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Oti Mabuse: “I’m leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven years”

Oti Mabuse: “I’m leaving Strictly Come Dancing after seven...

Oti Mabuse is leaving BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing after seven years as a professional...

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New health film urges Black women to attend their cervical screening

New health film urges Black women to attend their cervical...

Don’t let fear or embarrassment stop you from attending your cervical screening,...

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Brenda Edwards confirms son Jamal Edwards has passed away aged 31

Brenda Edwards confirms son Jamal Edwards has passed away...

Jamal Edwards, entrepreneur and founder of YouTube channel SBTV died on 20 February...

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Who took home awards at this year’s 53rd NAACP Image Awards?

Who took home awards at this year’s 53rd NAACP Image Awards?

Angela Bassett, Issa Rae, Jennifer Hudson, Sterling K. Brown & Will Smith were among...

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Melan-In Business: “How I set up and run my thriving Black Hair salon”

Melan-In Business: “How I set up and run my thriving Black...

Ever wondered what it takes to set up and run a successful Black hair salon? We...

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NHS taskforce to put maternity inequalities for Black women under scrutiny

NHS taskforce to put maternity inequalities for Black women...

Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent OBE will co-chair a new maternity disparities...

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Isn’t it time more of us embrace the lucrative business of Black hair care?

Isn’t it time more of us embrace the lucrative business...

Black British women spend more than £168 million every year on hair care products;...

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The fashion roundup: 13 denim pieces to add to your spring wardrobe

The fashion roundup: 13 denim pieces to add to your spring...

Dress it up or down, denim is arguably the most adaptable item in your wardrobe....

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New flagship HQ and 6 new trustees heralds new era for The Africa Centre

New flagship HQ and 6 new trustees heralds new era for...

Six new trustees join the iconic The Africa Centre board, helping to usher in a...

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“The freedom to laugh, reflect and mourn”: Queens of Sheba: A review

“The freedom to laugh, reflect and mourn”: Queens of Sheba:...

The saying goes, ‘If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry’, Esther Oluga did both while watching...

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10 books by Black authors that should be on your 2022 pre-order list

10 books by Black authors that should be on your 2022 pre-order...

Titles from Candice Carty-Williams, Akwaeke Emezi and Lizzie Damilola Blackburn...

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Why are Black women more likely to suffer a miscarriage than others?

Why are Black women more likely to suffer a miscarriage...

Health inequalities and racial bias are factors on why Black women have a 43% higher...

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“I’m one of the lucky ones” ‘Biggz’ celebrates a year of being cancer-free

“I’m one of the lucky ones” ‘Biggz’ celebrates a year of...

Charlie ‘Biggz’ Mensah-Bonsu from The Compozers celebrated being in remission, one...

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This Galentine’s Day, remember why your female friendships are fabulous

This Galentine’s Day, remember why your female friendships...

Louise Chandler tells us why female friendships are the real love stories that we...

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5 tried and tested ways to protect your hair during the colder weather

5 tried and tested ways to protect your hair during the...

Worried about cold weather damage to your hair? Follow this expert's advice on how...

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Giveaway time: Three readers to win new Sofnfree Naturals collection

Giveaway time: Three readers to win new Sofnfree Naturals...

Melan Magazine partners with Sofnfree to give away not one, but three new products...

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When salmon, mashed potatoes & asparagus = the ideal aphrodisiac dish

When salmon, mashed potatoes & asparagus = the ideal aphrodisiac...

Did you know that salmon is a natural aphrodisiac? We recommend you cook this fish...

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Fashions Finest returns for AW22: Here’s what you should know

Fashions Finest returns for AW22: Here’s what you should...

Fashions Finest, the platform celebrated for recognising and promoting diversity...

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February’s here! Here’s 8 fun and entertaining things to do this month

February’s here! Here’s 8 fun and entertaining things to...

For the shortest month of the year, February packs in a lot. Here’s the Melan Magazine...

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“I’m here to encourage” Anni Domingo - the new chair of Theatre Peckham

“I’m here to encourage” Anni Domingo - the new chair of...

Actor, director, author and Shakespeare scholar Dr Anni Domingo is the new chair...

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7 dreamy hotels you can book for a Valentine’s Day staycation weekend

7 dreamy hotels you can book for a Valentine’s Day staycation...

Clifftop views in Cornwall, or gastro delights in The Lake District: check our roundup...

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Nollywood to the world: What’s good on Netflix Nigeria right now

Nollywood to the world: What’s good on Netflix Nigeria...

Comedies, movies, documentaries & thrillers; here’s the Melan Magazine roundup of...

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She Beasts fitness platform puts domestic abuse victims back in control

She Beasts fitness platform puts domestic abuse victims...

She Beasts founder Sadie Jones uses her platform to empower domestic abuse survivors...

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Naked Weave founder: “It was the single most scary thing I’ve ever done!”

Naked Weave founder: “It was the single most scary thing...

Fresh from appearing on Dragons’ Den, Ola Goldsmith, founder of Naked Weave chats...

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Naked Wave founder: “It was the single most scary thing I’ve ever done!”

Naked Wave founder: “It was the single most scary thing...

Fresh from appearing on Dragons’ Den, Ola Goldsmith, founder of Naked Weave chats...

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BBC doc ‘Becoming Dad’ explores unspoken issues in modern fatherhood

BBC doc ‘Becoming Dad’ explores unspoken issues in modern...

MusicFootballFatherhood founder, Elliott Rae, hosts Becoming Dad, a BBC documentary...

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“Embracing creativity and art is the key to a healthier and happier mid-life”

“Embracing creativity and art is the key to a healthier...

With creativity peaking between our late 30s and early 40s, Melan Magazine explores...

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Seven simple tips to help boost your body’s digestion and gut health

Seven simple tips to help boost your body’s digestion and...

Have you been feeling bloated and suffering from indigestion and constipation? Try...

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BRITs host Mo Gilligan donates fee to Black maternal charity, 5 X More

BRITs host Mo Gilligan donates fee to Black maternal charity,...

Mo Gilligan has pledged to support maternal charity Five X More by donating his...

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“Advertisers, this is who you should be targeting”: New Black Pound Report

“Advertisers, this is who you should be targeting”: New...

Advertisers should refocus their attention (and budgets) to target the ‘Black Pound’...

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9 lessons from the final series of Insecure that you should take into 2022

9 lessons from the final series of Insecure that you should...

As HBO's Insecure comes to an end, Esther Oluga shares lessons we should all takeaway...

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“I’m moved and lifted by this recognition”: New Year Honours 2022 list

“I’m moved and lifted by this recognition”: New Year Honours...

Moira Stuart, Mel B and Ashley Banjo are among the celebrities and public figures...

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Want to know how to be a ‘Carefree Black Girl’? Read Zeba Blay’s book

Want to know how to be a ‘Carefree Black Girl’? Read Zeba...

Carefree Black Girls: A Celebration of Black Women is Zeba Blay’s love letter to...

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12 fashionable ways to wear Pantone’s colour of the year: “Very Peri”

12 fashionable ways to wear Pantone’s colour of the year:...

The “happiest and warmest of all the blue hues” Pantone’s 2022 colour of the year...

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Rudie’s Jerk Shack in Brixton Village: tasty food & vibes: Restaurant review

Rudie’s Jerk Shack in Brixton Village: tasty food & vibes:...

A visit to Rudie’s Jerk Shack in Brixton Village proves that this Caribbean restaurant...

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Anansi Boys: Everything we know about the Amazon series so far

Anansi Boys: Everything we know about the Amazon series...

Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn and Grace Saif join Malachi Kirby and Delroy Lindo on the cast...

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Who’s who in new drama ‘Riches’ dubbed ‘a love letter to Black London?

Who’s who in new drama ‘Riches’ dubbed ‘a love letter to...

Deborah Ayorinde, Hugh Quarshie and Sarah Niles have joined the cast of Riches ITV’s...

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Who are the 10 most powerful Black women in this year’s Forbes 100?

Who are the 10 most powerful Black women in this year’s...

African powerhouses Mo Abudu, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Samia Suluhu-Hassan are in...

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A Nigerian medical student’s illustration of a Black foetus goes viral

A Nigerian medical student’s illustration of a Black foetus...

Chidiebere Ibe broke the internet with his illustration of a Black foetus, an image...

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16 Christmas foodie gifts: cookbooks, coffee machines to premium rums

16 Christmas foodie gifts: cookbooks, coffee machines to...

Struggling to find a Christmas present for a foodie you know? Check out the Melan...

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Reggae songstress Janet-Lee Davies releases first studio album in 8 years

Reggae songstress Janet-Lee Davies releases first studio...

Janet-Lee Davies covers the Johnny Nash classic Pour Sugar on Me for her first single...

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How Aunjanue Ellis brought “Queen Oracene” & her impact to the fore

How Aunjanue Ellis brought “Queen Oracene” & her impact...

Yes, the film is called ‘King Richard’, but Melan Magazine also stans for ‘Queen...

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The Wonderful, Peckham’s answer to the Wizard of Oz this Xmas

The Wonderful, Peckham’s answer to the Wizard of Oz this...

The Wonderful is the Christmas production at Theatre Peckham, a Wizard of Oz meets...

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How to make a festive sticky Gingerbread Bundt cake: Dish of the week

How to make a festive sticky Gingerbread Bundt cake: Dish...

Deliciously decadent and with Christmassy undertones, this sticky gingerbread cake...

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‘My Skin, Your Skin’ book shows it’s never too early to talk about race

‘My Skin, Your Skin’ book shows it’s never too early to...

My Skin, Your Skin is a new book from Early Years expert Laura Henry-Allain which...

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What to expect from Get up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical: A Review

What to expect from Get up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical:...

New production Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical is now showing at the Lyric...

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