Emefa Cole joins V&A as its inaugural Curator of Jewellery (Diaspora)
Celebrated jeweller Emefa Cole joins the V&A to share her unique experience and expertise as the museums’ inaugural…
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Sir Lenny Henry: “I didn’t want my race to be the butt of the joke”
Sir Lenny Henry celebrated the launch of his new book, Rising To The Surface with a trip down…
Ora Washington, the tennis legend you have probably never heard of
Ora Washington was the top female tennis player of her day, a widely unknown precursor of trailblazing Black…
Because of them we can: Celebrating Pam Grier and her iconic legacy
A new BFI season will explore how “Queen of Blaxploitation” Pam Grier helped shape cinema, feminism and perceptions…
Meet the chef: Spotlight on The Chubby Castor Chef Adebola Adeshina
Chef Adebola Adeshina says sustainability is at the heart of his new restaurant The Yard: “70% of our…
Linda E: “Cutting off all my hair made me feel empowered and sexy”
Presenter and commercial model Linda E is a passionate advocate for natural beauty and the importance of having…
PATTERN by Tracee Ellis Ross now in Boots UK: A passion project fulfilled
Tracee Ellis Ross’s PATTERN hair care brand is now available in Boots stores across the UK and online.…
Keke Palmer: “This is my 20th year in the industry and I’m still so excited”
Lightyear star Keke Palmer talks to Melan Magazine about her career, why she speaks out about health issues…
“Film is such a passion of mine I never turn off”: Jennifer G. Robinson
Jennifer G. Robinson, Director of Women of the Lens film festival, talks exclusively to Melan Magazine about what…
One to watch: Yasmin Finney joins the cast of Dr Who as the new ‘Rose’
Yasmin Finney is joining the cast of Doctor Who as the character Rose in the new series airing…
Meet the chef: Chef J Ponder – “I’ve cooked for Real Housewives & rappers”
Celebrity Chef J Ponder is a food entrepreneur and proud US Navy veteran who has built a successful…
Jennifer Saayeng: “I’ve played a lot of roles wearing wigs!”
Actress Jennifer Saayeng speaks exclusively to Melan Magazine about her role in Ridley Scott’s Raised By Wolves. When…
13 Facts about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and her Supreme Court role
On 7 April 2022, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman in US history to serve…
“Diversity is my driving force” – children’s book illustrator, Diane Ewen
Illustrator Diane Ewen has received one of the biggest accolades in the literary industry, being named Illustrator of…
Campaigner Sarah Parker Remond honoured with Blue Plaque 130 years later
Sarah Parker Remond is an African American traveller, freedom fighter, intellectual and doctor who finally received her “flowers”…