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ITV Starstruck contestant shares how music helped him rebuild his life

American singer-songwriter Raphael Tate tells us how music has shaped him, and what it was like to portray James Brown on prime-time television… Born in...

Carnival CEO says honouring the past is vital to ensure its future

The chief of the East Midlands’ foremost Carnival organisation has reiterated the importance of generational legacy in keeping the tradition alive. Donna Briscoe-Greene, CEO of...

“They’re not just costumes – it’s folklore,” says leading Carnival designer

We caught up with Samantha Hudson – aka Sam Carnival – to talk about the costume design process and her new research project… Mojatu: How...

Windrush stories amplified through extensive multimedia project

We sit down with the creatives behind Small Island Stories 2 to find out how they’re honouring their heritage via music, film and theatre. 2023...

Derby Uni student shakes off labels to become occupational therapist

We speak to student and part-time therapy assistant Sophie Nelson about how she overcame childhood labels to pursue her dream career… Mojatu: How would you...

Charity celebrates 20 years of opening doors for disadvantaged communities

We speak to Open Doors Forum co-founder Bev Stewart about how the charity has been supporting young and old alike since 2003… Derby is a...

How Mental Roots founder Nathan Addai is healing communities through art

We talk to the content creator bringing Black mental health to the fore… Studies show that approximately 23% of Black British people will experience a...

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