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SamSam Qassin Mahomud
I am a full-time mum from Somalia and I have studied Hair and Beauty for the past three years at College. I met Louise and Wendy Henry...
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Francia Messado
I am a daughter and second generation, descended of parents who originated from Jamaica. Born on 03/03/1963 and raised in Rusholme,...
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Jackie McNeish
I am a qualified youth and community worker and spent over 20 years working with young people in various settings in Moss Side and Hulme....
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Dr Erica Mapule McInnis
Dr Erica McInnis is the Director and Principal Chartered Clinical Psychologist with Nubia Wellness and Healing....
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Yvonne McCalla
The ‘bass chasing dub talking deep seeing’ poet, Yvonne McCalla is one of Manchester’s finest poets. “As a little girl I’d get this itch...
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Doretta Maynard
My name is Doretta Lorraine Maynard (now Hampson). I was born and brought up in Moss Side. I have been involved in many community...
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Betty Luckman
Betty Luckham was born in British Guyana (South America) now the independent Republic of Guyana. Betty settled in the UK in 1959 and was...
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Mumba Kafula
I live in Manchester with my lovely family. I am the Director of Dynamic Heights, Training and Coaching Service. I specialise as a...
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Deanne Heron
Deanne Heron was born in Jamaica and came to live in Manchester, England in 1967. A counsellor/trainer and foster carer, she has...
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Wendy Henry
I was born in Wales and moved to Manchester aged 21 after going to Goldsmiths Art College in London. After finding a room in a flat in...
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