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✨Out today! The August Issue of the Voice Newspaper✨✨.
News & features including :
▶ An exclusive interview with the new Windrush Commissioner Rev. Clive Foster who vows to get justice for victims failed by the Home Office
🗞️Buy your copy online: voice-online.co.uk/publications/
News & features including :
▶ An exclusive interview with the new Windrush Commissioner Rev. Clive Foster who vows to get justice for victims failed by the Home Office
🗞️Buy your copy online: voice-online.co.uk/publications/
🎶🇯🇲 Max Romeo’s fight isn’t over.
The reggae legend — real name Maxie Smith — passed away in April at 80, but his family says they’ll keep pushing his £12M lawsuit against Universal Music Group & Polygram Publishing.
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
The reggae legend — real name Maxie Smith — passed away in April at 80, but his family says they’ll keep pushing his £12M lawsuit against Universal Music Group & Polygram Publishing.
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
August 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🎶🇯🇲 Max Romeo’s fight isn’t over.
The reggae legend — real name Maxie Smith — passed away in April at 80, but his family says they’ll keep pushing his £12M lawsuit against Universal Music Group & Polygram Publishing.
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
The reggae legend — real name Maxie Smith — passed away in April at 80, but his family says they’ll keep pushing his £12M lawsuit against Universal Music Group & Polygram Publishing.
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
#VoiceOpinion 🎤
Professor Gus John shares his views on the recent news that Grenada will stop swearing allegiance to King Charles
He says that ending the oath is a historic move – but Grenada should implement sweeping reforms
Read article online: www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comm...
Professor Gus John shares his views on the recent news that Grenada will stop swearing allegiance to King Charles
He says that ending the oath is a historic move – but Grenada should implement sweeping reforms
Read article online: www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comm...
August 12, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#VoiceOpinion 🎤
Professor Gus John shares his views on the recent news that Grenada will stop swearing allegiance to King Charles
He says that ending the oath is a historic move – but Grenada should implement sweeping reforms
Read article online: www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comm...
Professor Gus John shares his views on the recent news that Grenada will stop swearing allegiance to King Charles
He says that ending the oath is a historic move – but Grenada should implement sweeping reforms
Read article online: www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comm...
Father who ‘died for ten minutes’ visits London blood donor centre to thank staff for life-saving service
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/07...
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July 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Father who ‘died for ten minutes’ visits London blood donor centre to thank staff for life-saving service
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/07...
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/07...
“My child had a name, it was Kelyan,” says heartbroken mother of 14-year-old boy killed on London bus
Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed more than eight times on a London bus, and CCTV showed the attackers had made more than 27 attempts to wound him
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/07...
Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed more than eight times on a London bus, and CCTV showed the attackers had made more than 27 attempts to wound him
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/07...
"My child had a name, it was Kelyan," says heartbroken mother of 14-year-old boy killed on London bus - Voice Online
Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed more than eight times on a London bus, and CCTV showed the attackers had made more than 27 attempts to wound him
www.voice-online.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 8:18 AM
“My child had a name, it was Kelyan,” says heartbroken mother of 14-year-old boy killed on London bus
Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed more than eight times on a London bus, and CCTV showed the attackers had made more than 27 attempts to wound him
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/07...
Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed more than eight times on a London bus, and CCTV showed the attackers had made more than 27 attempts to wound him
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/07...
✨Out today! The August Issue of the Voice Newspaper✨✨.
News & features including :
▶ An exclusive interview with the new Windrush Commissioner Rev. Clive Foster who vows to get justice for victims failed by the Home Office
🗞️Buy your copy online: voice-online.co.uk/publications/
News & features including :
▶ An exclusive interview with the new Windrush Commissioner Rev. Clive Foster who vows to get justice for victims failed by the Home Office
🗞️Buy your copy online: voice-online.co.uk/publications/
July 31, 2025 at 8:18 AM
✨Out today! The August Issue of the Voice Newspaper✨✨.
News & features including :
▶ An exclusive interview with the new Windrush Commissioner Rev. Clive Foster who vows to get justice for victims failed by the Home Office
🗞️Buy your copy online: voice-online.co.uk/publications/
News & features including :
▶ An exclusive interview with the new Windrush Commissioner Rev. Clive Foster who vows to get justice for victims failed by the Home Office
🗞️Buy your copy online: voice-online.co.uk/publications/
Independent Windrush justice report calls for urgent reform of compensation scheme
The Windrush Justice Inquiry Report states it "is focused on accountability, restitution, and policy change."
By @sfleary1.bsky.social
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The Windrush Justice Inquiry Report states it "is focused on accountability, restitution, and policy change."
By @sfleary1.bsky.social
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
July 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Independent Windrush justice report calls for urgent reform of compensation scheme
The Windrush Justice Inquiry Report states it "is focused on accountability, restitution, and policy change."
By @sfleary1.bsky.social
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
The Windrush Justice Inquiry Report states it "is focused on accountability, restitution, and policy change."
By @sfleary1.bsky.social
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
In this commentary from @richardsudan.bsky.social he shares why the Labour party’s treatment of MP Diane Abbott
sends a painfully clear message to Black communities across the country that they no longer matter.
▶️https://www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comment/2025/07/22/diane-abbott-2/
sends a painfully clear message to Black communities across the country that they no longer matter.
▶️https://www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comment/2025/07/22/diane-abbott-2/
July 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
In this commentary from @richardsudan.bsky.social he shares why the Labour party’s treatment of MP Diane Abbott
sends a painfully clear message to Black communities across the country that they no longer matter.
▶️https://www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comment/2025/07/22/diane-abbott-2/
sends a painfully clear message to Black communities across the country that they no longer matter.
▶️https://www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comment/2025/07/22/diane-abbott-2/
Today, Sunday 22nd June 2025 marks the 77th Anniversary of the Empire Windrush's arrival in Britain.
The Windrush Generation symbolises resilience and strength.
We are standing on the shoulders of giants. ❤️🖤💚.
#windrush77 #windrushday2025 #standingontheshoulderofgiants
The Windrush Generation symbolises resilience and strength.
We are standing on the shoulders of giants. ❤️🖤💚.
#windrush77 #windrushday2025 #standingontheshoulderofgiants
June 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Today, Sunday 22nd June 2025 marks the 77th Anniversary of the Empire Windrush's arrival in Britain.
The Windrush Generation symbolises resilience and strength.
We are standing on the shoulders of giants. ❤️🖤💚.
#windrush77 #windrushday2025 #standingontheshoulderofgiants
The Windrush Generation symbolises resilience and strength.
We are standing on the shoulders of giants. ❤️🖤💚.
#windrush77 #windrushday2025 #standingontheshoulderofgiants
Rest in Peace David ‘Syd’ Lawrence MBE who has died aged 61.
The cricketer was the first British-born Black player to represent England
His death comes almost a year after he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
RIP #pioneer #davidlawrence #legacy 🏏🏏
The cricketer was the first British-born Black player to represent England
His death comes almost a year after he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
RIP #pioneer #davidlawrence #legacy 🏏🏏
June 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Rest in Peace David ‘Syd’ Lawrence MBE who has died aged 61.
The cricketer was the first British-born Black player to represent England
His death comes almost a year after he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
RIP #pioneer #davidlawrence #legacy 🏏🏏
The cricketer was the first British-born Black player to represent England
His death comes almost a year after he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
RIP #pioneer #davidlawrence #legacy 🏏🏏
Black British mother launches festival to help promote authentic Jamaican films
The Black River Film Festival aims to bridge the gap between the local filmmakers and international experts to promote Jamaican films
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/06...
The Black River Film Festival aims to bridge the gap between the local filmmakers and international experts to promote Jamaican films
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/06...
Black British mother launches festival to help promote authentic Jamaican films - Voice Online
The Black River Film Festival aims to bridge the gap between the local filmmakers and international experts to promote Jamaican films
www.voice-online.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Black British mother launches festival to help promote authentic Jamaican films
The Black River Film Festival aims to bridge the gap between the local filmmakers and international experts to promote Jamaican films
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/06...
The Black River Film Festival aims to bridge the gap between the local filmmakers and international experts to promote Jamaican films
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/06...
Child Q was “demeaned and physically violated” during police strip-search, hearing told
Child Q -a 15 year-old Black girl - was strip-searched by Met officers while she was on her period at school in Hackney
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Child Q -a 15 year-old Black girl - was strip-searched by Met officers while she was on her period at school in Hackney
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Child Q was "demeaned and physically violated" during police strip-search, hearing told - Voice Online
Child Q -a 15 year-old Black girl - was strip-searched by Met officers while she was on her period at school in Hackney
www.voice-online.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Child Q was “demeaned and physically violated” during police strip-search, hearing told
Child Q -a 15 year-old Black girl - was strip-searched by Met officers while she was on her period at school in Hackney
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Child Q -a 15 year-old Black girl - was strip-searched by Met officers while she was on her period at school in Hackney
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
✨Out today!! The June ‘Windrush’ Issue of the Voice Newspaper. ✨✨
With Windrush Day 2025 approaching .., we honour the generation that helped change Britain’s future..
▶ Buy your copy online or at selected UK stores: www.voice-online.co.uk/post/publica...
With Windrush Day 2025 approaching .., we honour the generation that helped change Britain’s future..
▶ Buy your copy online or at selected UK stores: www.voice-online.co.uk/post/publica...
May 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
✨Out today!! The June ‘Windrush’ Issue of the Voice Newspaper. ✨✨
With Windrush Day 2025 approaching .., we honour the generation that helped change Britain’s future..
▶ Buy your copy online or at selected UK stores: www.voice-online.co.uk/post/publica...
With Windrush Day 2025 approaching .., we honour the generation that helped change Britain’s future..
▶ Buy your copy online or at selected UK stores: www.voice-online.co.uk/post/publica...
How Black Britons Are Growing Their Own Food Amid Rising Costs
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May 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
How Black Britons Are Growing Their Own Food Amid Rising Costs
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www.voice-online.co.uk/news/2025/05...
Unity Cup set for kick off
At the pre-tournament’s press conference, the managers and players shared their excitement, goals, and messages for fans as they prepare for what promises to be a celebration of sport, culture, and unity
www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/footba...
At the pre-tournament’s press conference, the managers and players shared their excitement, goals, and messages for fans as they prepare for what promises to be a celebration of sport, culture, and unity
www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/footba...
May 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Unity Cup set for kick off
At the pre-tournament’s press conference, the managers and players shared their excitement, goals, and messages for fans as they prepare for what promises to be a celebration of sport, culture, and unity
www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/footba...
At the pre-tournament’s press conference, the managers and players shared their excitement, goals, and messages for fans as they prepare for what promises to be a celebration of sport, culture, and unity
www.voice-online.co.uk/sport/footba...
Out today!! The May edition of the Voice Newspaper
News and features including:
▶ ‘Why are we being poisoned” – MP Dawn Butler call for ban on toxic chemicals in some hair products that have been linked to cancer.
And more..
Get your copy: www.voice-online.co.uk/post/publica...
News and features including:
▶ ‘Why are we being poisoned” – MP Dawn Butler call for ban on toxic chemicals in some hair products that have been linked to cancer.
And more..
Get your copy: www.voice-online.co.uk/post/publica...
The Voice Newspaper: May 2025 - Voice Online
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May 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Out today!! The May edition of the Voice Newspaper
News and features including:
▶ ‘Why are we being poisoned” – MP Dawn Butler call for ban on toxic chemicals in some hair products that have been linked to cancer.
And more..
Get your copy: www.voice-online.co.uk/post/publica...
News and features including:
▶ ‘Why are we being poisoned” – MP Dawn Butler call for ban on toxic chemicals in some hair products that have been linked to cancer.
And more..
Get your copy: www.voice-online.co.uk/post/publica...
“Don’t bury the truth”: Black groups slam government silence on Met Police reform
Equality campaigners, meeting at the Stephen Lawrence Day Conference, demand urgent completion of the Casey Review amid mounting anger over stalled policing changes
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Equality campaigners, meeting at the Stephen Lawrence Day Conference, demand urgent completion of the Casey Review amid mounting anger over stalled policing changes
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
“Don’t bury the truth”: Black groups slam government silence on Met Police reform - Voice Online
Reform delayed is justice denied, say Black-led groups demanding urgent action to complete the Casey Review
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April 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“Don’t bury the truth”: Black groups slam government silence on Met Police reform
Equality campaigners, meeting at the Stephen Lawrence Day Conference, demand urgent completion of the Casey Review amid mounting anger over stalled policing changes
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Equality campaigners, meeting at the Stephen Lawrence Day Conference, demand urgent completion of the Casey Review amid mounting anger over stalled policing changes
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Caribbean creatives pen open letter to Jafaican director saying film is “tone-deaf”
Anger grows as critics say Peter Andre’s fake dreadlocks and accent in the movie reduce Jamaican culture to a cruel joke
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Anger grows as critics say Peter Andre’s fake dreadlocks and accent in the movie reduce Jamaican culture to a cruel joke
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Caribbean creatives pen open letter to Jafaican director saying film is "tone-deaf" - Voice Online
Anger grows as Caribbean Creatives say Peter Andre’s fake dreadlocks and accent in Jafaican reduce culture to a cruel joke
www.voice-online.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Caribbean creatives pen open letter to Jafaican director saying film is “tone-deaf”
Anger grows as critics say Peter Andre’s fake dreadlocks and accent in the movie reduce Jamaican culture to a cruel joke
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Anger grows as critics say Peter Andre’s fake dreadlocks and accent in the movie reduce Jamaican culture to a cruel joke
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
A Black pope? The world may whisper, but Africa is ready to roar
Dotun Adebayo examines what a Black pope would mean for the Catholic church — and the world
www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comm...
Dotun Adebayo examines what a Black pope would mean for the Catholic church — and the world
www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comm...
A Black pope? The world may whisper, but Africa is ready to roar - Voice Online
Black pope in waiting – Dotun Adebayo on the men who could change the face of the Vatican and indeed the world
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April 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A Black pope? The world may whisper, but Africa is ready to roar
Dotun Adebayo examines what a Black pope would mean for the Catholic church — and the world
www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comm...
Dotun Adebayo examines what a Black pope would mean for the Catholic church — and the world
www.voice-online.co.uk/opinion/comm...
Reparations must not be ignored, say speakers at UN forum
In 2023, representatives from African and Caribbean nations attended meetings in Barbados, to plan how to demand reparations for slavery
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
In 2023, representatives from African and Caribbean nations attended meetings in Barbados, to plan how to demand reparations for slavery
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
Reparations must not be ignored, say speakers at UN forum - Voice Online
In 2023, representatives from African and Caribbean nations attended meetings in Barbados, to plan how to demand reparations for slavery
www.voice-online.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Reparations must not be ignored, say speakers at UN forum
In 2023, representatives from African and Caribbean nations attended meetings in Barbados, to plan how to demand reparations for slavery
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
In 2023, representatives from African and Caribbean nations attended meetings in Barbados, to plan how to demand reparations for slavery
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
Today is Stephen Lawrence Day - a day to reflect, honour and celebrate the legacy of his life.
Let us support the Stephen Lawrence Foundation @sldayfdn and all the wonderful work they do to improve the lives of young people.
#Wewillneveforgetstephenlawrence
Let us support the Stephen Lawrence Foundation @sldayfdn and all the wonderful work they do to improve the lives of young people.
#Wewillneveforgetstephenlawrence
April 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Today is Stephen Lawrence Day - a day to reflect, honour and celebrate the legacy of his life.
Let us support the Stephen Lawrence Foundation @sldayfdn and all the wonderful work they do to improve the lives of young people.
#Wewillneveforgetstephenlawrence
Let us support the Stephen Lawrence Foundation @sldayfdn and all the wonderful work they do to improve the lives of young people.
#Wewillneveforgetstephenlawrence
✨Out today ! The April issue of the Voice! ✨
➡️Demands for public enquiry from countless Black children who were placed in an educationally subnormal school (ESN).
Plus much more news and features...
Get your copy today: issuu.com/thevoicemedi...
➡️Demands for public enquiry from countless Black children who were placed in an educationally subnormal school (ESN).
Plus much more news and features...
Get your copy today: issuu.com/thevoicemedi...
April 3, 2025 at 8:05 AM
✨Out today ! The April issue of the Voice! ✨
➡️Demands for public enquiry from countless Black children who were placed in an educationally subnormal school (ESN).
Plus much more news and features...
Get your copy today: issuu.com/thevoicemedi...
➡️Demands for public enquiry from countless Black children who were placed in an educationally subnormal school (ESN).
Plus much more news and features...
Get your copy today: issuu.com/thevoicemedi...
Stephen Lawrence murderer David Norris admits involvement after decades
A Parole Board report reveals Norris now accepts he was present when the teenager was murdered but despite his opposition, the board has ruled his parole hearing will be public
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A Parole Board report reveals Norris now accepts he was present when the teenager was murdered but despite his opposition, the board has ruled his parole hearing will be public
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Stephen Lawrence murderer David Norris admits involvement after decades - Voice Online Stephen Lawrenc
Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racist attack in 1993. David Norris now admits involvement as he faces a public parole hearing.
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March 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Stephen Lawrence murderer David Norris admits involvement after decades
A Parole Board report reveals Norris now accepts he was present when the teenager was murdered but despite his opposition, the board has ruled his parole hearing will be public
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
A Parole Board report reveals Norris now accepts he was present when the teenager was murdered but despite his opposition, the board has ruled his parole hearing will be public
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Jamaica transition to becoming a republic has passed halfway point, says minister
Jamaica is expected to transition to Republic status, removing King Charles as its Head of State, later this year
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Jamaica is expected to transition to Republic status, removing King Charles as its Head of State, later this year
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
Jamaica transition to becoming a republic has passed halfway point, says minister - Voice Online
Jamaica is expected to transition to Republic status, removing King Charles as its Head of State, later this year
www.voice-online.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Jamaica transition to becoming a republic has passed halfway point, says minister
Jamaica is expected to transition to Republic status, removing King Charles as its Head of State, later this year
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...
Jamaica is expected to transition to Republic status, removing King Charles as its Head of State, later this year
www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-n...