The world is loud—conflict, tension, relentless headlines. But Easter asksus to pause. To breathe. To remember that even from ashes, something can rise.In this special moment of reflection, Manatita, the Lantern Carrier, returnswith four poems that cut through the noise. Each one offers a step towardsrenewal—through faith, stillness, and deeper meaning. From the quiet truth of ThatThou Art to the hope woven into spring, this is not just poetry. It isperspective. A reminder that light still finds a way.

London rewards the brave — and Rose White is living proof. Arriving fromPoland with just £300, two suitcases and no connections, she’s carved her pathfrom open mic nights to sold-out shows at SJQ.

Blending soul, jazz and pop, her sound is fresh, confident and unmistakablyher own. Her latest single, Baby Girl, tells that story — bold,playful and full of self-belief.

Trevor catches up with Rose while she’s in India to talk about the journey,the music, and what comes next.

🎧Song: Rose White – Baby Girl

Find out more about Rose White:
www.rosewhiteldn.com
Facebook: @rosewhiteldn
Instagram: @rosewhiteldn
TikTok: @rosewhiteldn

Outro / Socials

This week Trevor speaks with Rashanda Mack Kelly — entrepreneur, mother ofthree, and a woman who has faced cancer not once, but twice.

In this conversation she shares the reality of battling serious illness inthe United States healthcare system, where treatment can carry a heavyfinancial cost alongside the emotional toll.

Rashanda reflects on survival, resilience, faith, and what it means to keepstanding when life tests you more than once. She also talks about turning paininto purpose — building a business, raising a family, and writing her book I'mStill Standing: Stories of Survival to inspire others facing their ownbattles.

This is a conversation about strength, perspective, and the power ofrefusing to give up.

Learn more:
https://rashandamack.com

Manchester builds more than buildings. It builds culture. And sometimes, it builds a sound that refuses to stay local.

This podcast is part of our Cultural Chats, as I sits down with Manchester’s own NASH — DJ and electronic music producer with multiple Top 10 Trance chart records and over 30 million Spotify streams.

His music has been championed on global platforms including A State of Trance, supported by Armin van Buuren, and played by leading names such as Gareth Emery and Omnia. That’s not hype. That’s standing in the room where the genre is shaped.

But this conversation goes deeper than charts and streams. It’s about growth. Pressure. Identity. And the emotional weight behind the new single “Young, Dumb & Broken.”

What does success really sound like? And what does Manchester still mean when the world is listening?

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Black Health, Equity and Accountability in Britain | African HealthPolicy Network

This week on Trevor Blackman Now, Trevor leads a necessary anduncompromising conversation on Black health and equity in Britain.

Joined by the African Health Policy Network, the discussion explores therealities behind the headlines — and the structural challenges that continue toshape outcomes for Black communities.

In this episode:

• HIV inequality within Black communities
• Why trans inclusion must be part of any serious health strategy
• What “health equity” really means — and who is excluded when we get it wrong
• The gap between national policy and lived experience

CEO Deryck Browne outlines the national policy landscape and the systemicbarriers that remain.

Elizabeth shares the human story behind the statistics — a reminder thatpublic health is personal.

Community Engagement Officer Maureen Ndawana explains how grassroots voicesinfluence national decision-making, and why accountability to communities isessential.

This is not simply a conversation about services.
It is a conversation about dignity, access and responsibility.

Because equity must mean everyone.

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Who Am I? Identity, Education and Ambition | Suzanne Simmons Lewis

Education. Identity. Ambition.

In this episode of Trevor Blackman Now, I speak with executive andperformance coach Suzanne Simmons-Lewis about how identity shapes ambition —and how both influence the lives of our children.

For many women, especially mothers, identity can slowly narrow under theweight of expectation. Over time, ambition becomes misaligned, stressincreases, and that pressure often transfers quietly into family life andeducation.

Suzanne shares:

• Her journey from journalist to executive coach
• Why identity is the foundation of healthy ambition
• The hidden emotional stress between parents and children
• Practical steps to reconnect with purpose
• Insights from her book Who Am I?

If we want better educational outcomes, we must first understand the adultsshaping the environment around young people.

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Welcome back to another #TrevorBlackmanNow!!!

On today's show, we welcome back Canadian singer and music historian Shelley Hamilton, who's breaking new ground with her latest single, 'Carry On.'

All of this and great music to follow so sit back, relax and enjoy #TrevorBlackmanNow!!!

Welcome back to another #TrevorBlackmanNow!!!

On today's show, we welcome back Canadian singer and music historian Shelley Hamilton, who's breaking new ground with her latest single, 'Carry On.'

All of this and great music to follow so sit back, relax and enjoy #TrevorBlackmanNow!!!