Black History Month: The faces we need to know

10 Black Britons

To mark Black History Month, Patrick Vernon profiles ten significant Britons, from musicians and campaigners to actors and abolitionists, that we should know about.

Stars of the future

Simon Frederick looks at the young Black talents who are shaping British culture and society today.

Kids cover competition

The most wonderful time of the year is back as we launch this year’s competition – make sure to get any kid you know involved!

Also inside

• Author and comedian Shappi Khorsandi explains how a late diagnosis of ADHD was the key to achieving inner peace in a Letter To My Younger Self
• Marley & Me – Arinzé Kene on rising to the challenge of playing Bob Marley on the West End stage
• How London buses have been transformed into healthcare and support hubs for people sleeping rough
• The floods in China underlining the urgency of the climate emergency ahead of COP26
• Tips on keeping heating costs down as the energy crisis bites this winter
• And fresh from the London Marathon, vendor Andre tells us about coming in at a stunning 35,151^st place!

Plus much more…

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