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Have no doubt: the campaign to sack Misan Harriman is part of an assault on black figures in public life

The move against the boss of London’s Southbank Centre sends a forbidding message about who is and isn’t seen as fit to lead in UK culture, says writer Afua Hirsch

The Guardian - UK

‘Last year I read 137 books’: could setting targets help you put down your phone and pick up a book?

BookTok influencer Jack Edwards motivates himself with reading goals – and he’s not alone. Authors and avid readers discuss the rise of metrics, and reveal how many books they finished last year

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5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

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Joy and pain, struggle and achievement – who best tells the story of Black lives?

We asked a group of Black Britons, some famous, some not: who do you most revere as a chronicler of the Black journey, in Britain and abroad?

The Guardian - UK

Royal Society of Literature names 29 new fellows including Elizabeth Day, Afua Hirsch and Mick Herron

The cohort was announced in addition to 13 honorary fellows including National Black Arts Alliance director SuAndi, amid criticism of the RSL earlier this year

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Best podcasts of the week: Is Bruce Springsteen an unlikely queer icon? Two fans makes the case

A pair of ‘queer nerds’ obsessed with the American rock hero break down his legacy in Because the Boss Belongs to Us. Plus: five of the best podcasts about Britain

The Guardian - UK

6 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

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The week in audio: Death of a Code Breaker; A History of the World in Spy Objects; Legacy; Disability and the Adult Industry; The Essay– review

Radio Wales investigates the death of GCHQ’s Gareth Williams; Alice Loxton uncovers snippets of spy lore; and first-time producers deliver BBC radio gold

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Stormzy opens up about rekindled romance with Maya Jama: ‘We were just living la vida loca’

The ‘Love Island’ presenter and British rapper were together for four years before they split in 2019. In August, it was revealed the pair are back together

The Independent UK

Best podcasts of the week: From Spice Girls to Sugababes, how Britain’s girlbands conquered the world

In this week’s newsletter: The Saturdays’ Mollie King explores the history of Britain’s dominant female groups in Where It’s At. Plus: five of the most underrated podcasts

The Guardian - UK

Why ‘latte makeup’ is just your cup of coffee

A blend of browns and beiges gives you a look that is both chic and cool. Plus, three great beauty books

The Guardian - UK

Decolonising My Body by Afua Hirsch review: A quietly radical love letter

Ambitious and sometimes ridiculous, this book always remains thoughtful

Evening Standard

Friday briefing: Double defeat for Tories as Labour takes two seats in byelection victory

In today’s newsletter: The Conservative party suffered a crushing defeat as Labour wins Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire seats in historic byelections

The Guardian - UK

Decolonising My Body by Afua Hirsch review – reclaiming beauty

A black woman’s gentle quest of learning and relearning how to understand her body

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OPINION - Afua Hirsch: Decolonising My Body exclusive extract & interview

When Afua Hirsch hit forty years old, she had an encounter that made her rethink her own, and society’s, attitudes towards body image and ancestry.

Evening Standard

Afua Hirsch: 'I was conforming to an idea of attractiveness not rooted in my culture'

As the writer explores the effects of colonialism on Black bodies and beauty in her new book, this exclusive extract looks at how she refuses to be part of the whitewash

The Guardian - UK

‘My year of adornment’: how Afua Hirsch embraced turning 40

The average British woman spends £70,000 on their appearance in a lifetime, but rather than fighting the ageing process, the writer and broadcaster turned her back on society’s rigid beauty standards

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University ‘courts’ are failing students

Colleges are ill-equipped to deal with allegations of assault and worse

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The week in TV: Black Mirror; Best Interests; The Full Monty; Count Abdulla – review

Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones’s dystopian series makes a timely return to form; Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen break hearts in Jack Thorne’s family drama; and the old gang are reunited, fully clothed, in Disney’s reboot of The Full Monty

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Africa Rising With Afua Hirsch review – 51 more episodes of this fascinating series please!

This skilful three-part documentary about Africa’s cultural renaissance looks at Nigeria, Morocco and South Africa. Expect everything from TikTok dances to the legacy of Fela Kuti

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TV tonight: the young creatives giving Africa a cultural shake-up

Afua Hirsch travels to Morocco in the opener of Africa Rising. Plus: Jay Blades delves into East End history and Bridget Everett’s gorgeous Somebody Somewhere. Here’s what to watch this evening

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A white lens sees Harry and Meghan as villains – through a Black one, they’ve done Britain a favour

The Sussexes’ marriage offered the UK a golden opportunity. Reaction to their Netflix series shows it hasn’t been taken, says writer and broadcaster Nels Abbey

Chicago Tribune

‘Harry & Meghan’ review: In Part I, the couple addresses racism and the press — but so far steer clear of royal family digs

The British royals have entered a new flop era. We’ve been here before.

Evening Standard

Who’s who in Megflix? From Archie’s ex-nanny to Meghan’s BFF niece who wasn’t invited to their wedding

Former security details, famous pals and even Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland were among those who chose to come out and help the couple tell their “truth”. Katie Strick has a guide

The Independent UK

Who are the talking heads in Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show?

Three episodes dropped on the steaming giant’s platform at 8am on Thursday morning.

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