Michaela Coel

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Michaela Coel says film industry misses out on marginalised communities
I May Destroy You writer and actor is set to take on new mentoring role for upcoming film-makers

Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

31, Jan, 2023 @12:01 AM

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‘I make dreams come true’ – the star-maker who shot Letitia Wright, John Boyega and more to glory
As Wright pulls on the Black Panther catsuit, we meet Femi Oguns, whose acting school for black Brits – started two decades ago with a handful of flyers – is now Hollywood’s go-to talent hotspot

Steve Rose

09, Nov, 2022 @4:00 PM

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever review – grief shadows superhero sequel
Shaped around the loss of its original hero Chadwick Boseman, this take pays tribute to the late actor with fiery performances and great spectacle

Peter Bradshaw

08, Nov, 2022 @5:00 PM

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Adjoa Andoh, Russell T Davies and Michaela Coel elected to Royal Society of Literature
The Bridgerton actor, Doctor Who writer and I May Destroy You creator are among 60 new fellows appointed to the UK’s charity for the advancement of literature

Sarah Shaffiand Lucy Knight

12, Jul, 2022 @6:30 PM

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Paapa Essiedu on grief, doubt and fury at Boris Johnson: ‘Bigotry is the backbone of his character’
The I May Destroy You star talks about politics; his great friend Michaela Coel; dealing with drama school racism; and why even as a leading man he still struggles with self-confidence

Simon Hattenstone

11, Jun, 2022 @10:00 AM

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Top drama school apologises to Paapa Essiedu and Michaela Coel for ‘appalling’ racism
Essiedu has described in interview with the Guardian how teacher at prestigious school used racial slur

Simon Hattenstone

10, Jun, 2022 @12:00 PM

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Black UK artists are creating most ‘exciting’ work, says Michael McMillan
Playwright and curator says Black Lives Matter movement has inspired new generation of black creators

Aamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondent

23, Sep, 2021 @5:00 AM

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Emmys 2021: The Crown and Ted Lasso triumph – as it happened
The biggest night in television has seen major wins for Kate Winslet, the stars of The Crown and breakout football comedy Ted Lasso

Benjamin Lee

20, Sep, 2021 @4:23 AM

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Police urged to better protect black women who face domestic abuse
Sistah Space’s call for mandatory training in UK backed by Michaela Coel, FKA twigs and Women’s Equality party

Hannah Summers

15, Sep, 2021 @11:42 AM

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Misfits: A Personal Manifesto by Michaela Coel review – a remarkable talent
An outsider perspective on the TV industry exposes its sexism, racism and complacency

Fiona Sturges

08, Sep, 2021 @6:30 AM

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Michaela Coel: ‘Sometimes pain is something to be grateful for’
The actor, writer and creator of I May Destroy You, answers questions from famous fans and Observer readers

Miranda Sawyer

05, Sep, 2021 @6:00 AM

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Michaela Coel: I’m lucky there are places I’m unknown and still see racism
I May Destroy You creator says experiencing discrimination reminds her to keep fighting it

Priya Elan

01, Sep, 2021 @10:03 AM

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