Humans of XS Manchester

Qaisra Shahraz

In the fifth episode of Series 3, Clint Boon chats to novelist, scriptwriter, journalist and charity campaigner, Qaisra Shahraz.
Qaisra talks about growing up in Pakistan and moving to Manchester as a young girl, writing her prize-winning novel The Holy Woman, being a peace and gender activist and setting up MACFEST, the Muslim Arts And Culture Festival for Manchester.
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The Cottonopolis of culture, Manchester is home to amazing people with incredible stories which need to be shared.Hosted by Manc legend and XS Manchester's Clint Boon, Humans of XS Manchester celebrates the spirit of the city by telling the tales of Mancunians - whether born here or drawn here – who represent the city’s rich music heritage and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.