How Aunjanue Ellis brought “Queen Oracene” & her impact to the fore
Yes, the film is called ‘King Richard’, but Melan Magazine also stans for ‘Queen Oracene’ played by the…
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Nicola Adams OBE – “I went from breaking my back to winning a gold medal”
Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story is a new documentary exploring the life and success of record-breaking female boxer,…
We stan an unapologetic Queen: 10 reasons why we heart Dawn Butler MP
Calling out the Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the floor of Parliament? All in a day’s work for…
Viola Davis celebrates 18 years of marriage with the love of her life!
The staying power of Hollywood marriages can be as fickle and short lived as the plot of a…
Val McCalla, founder of The Voice newspaper honoured on Windrush Day
The latest ‘black plaque’ in London, unveiled on Windrush Day (Tuesday 22 June), remembers the life and work…
“That’s when I knew I wanted to be a nurse” – Dame Elizabeth Anionwu
In our exclusive interview with Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, the iconic Professor of Nursing talks about her journey to…
“I’d love to chat with Viola Davis and Michelle Obama” Angie Greaves
Melan Magazine meets radio personality Angie Greaves who talks about life in lockdown, parenting, her new podcast and…
Candice Brathwaite on childbirth trauma, mental health & motherhood
On the latest episode of Laura Dockrill’s Zombiemum Podcast, writer and founder of Make Motherhood Diverse, Candice Brathwaite,…
Are these 10 Black poets on your list when you need to soothe your soul?
Maya Angelou, Yrsa Daley-Ward and Warsan Shire are fan favourites, but who else made our list of 10…
“He didn’t even say goodbye…” Andi Osho on her father’s absence in her life
Actor and writer Andi Osho has bravely spoken about the father shaped hole she has lived with through…
Five things a mum of an autistic child wants you to know about the condition
If you a mum of an autistic child, what do you want society to know and understand about…
Michelle Obama catches up with pupils from her fave London schools
Michelle Obama reunited once again with students from two London-based schools; Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in Islington and…
“The blind faith is there, but there’s no naivety…” Tinie Tempah opens up
British-Nigerian artist, entrepreneur and musician Tinie Tempah has opened up on his struggles and successes within the music…
June Angelides to budding founders: “The field is wide open, just trust yourself”
In celebration of Women’s History Month, international clothing retailer, GAP UK, spotlighted a number of influential women including…
Clara Amfo takes on hosting duties at this year’s BAFTA Awards weekend
Presenter Clara Amfo will join Edith Bowman and Dermot O’Leary as hosts for this year’s EE BAFTA Film…