The mother of a young black man who was brutally stabbed to death while distributing church leaflets by a white racist in Sheffield city centre has told African Voices Platform, she and her family have accepted the court's decision to sentence her son’s killer under the mental health act 1983.

Speaking to Baillor Jalloh, Mart Koroma said: “Yes I welcome the decision. On behalf of my family, we all welcome it, although we are a bit disappointed because it’s a painful death and it’s a racial issue, but we don’t have a choice.”

King Mansa Musa was the ninth ruler of the Mali Empire and is known for being the wealthiest man who ever lived in the world. His story of wealth, empire and generosity has largely been passed on orally but a recent shift has seen an increase in written accounts.

African Voices Platform interviews Abdi Suleiman, a resident of Broomhall in Sheffield.

Abdi has put himself forward as a Labour MP candidate for Sheffield Central.

He formerly held a place as the Students Union President at the University of Sheffield, representing over 20,000 students. On this interview, we discussed Abdi's journey that started in his native land of Somalia. He shared his goals and inspirations as well as his aspirations for the future.

The Centre for Equity & Inclusion will seek to enhance the university experience for PGR's of colour, whilst challenging racism and other systems of power within and beyond the institution.

The BM has been working hard to re-launch itself since the struggles presented by the pandemic. It has revitalised the magazine, retained critical in-house media talent, and recruited a new skilled and diverse board. Nevertheless, the Messenger did not receive vital funding.

South Yorkshire’s Moyo Farm Supplies hosted their inaugural “Fun on the Farm” family event in Barnsley on Saturday 17 September.

Run by Zimbabwean raised Menford Tapudzai, the event was marked by harvests of maize, live performances by artists and children’s activities including farm experiences with tractors, combine harvesters and horses.