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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Aug 12

🎶🇯🇲 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.

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Aug 12

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Aug 12

#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...

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jul 31

Parole hearing of Stephen Lawrence killer delayed

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Parole hearing of Stephen Lawrence killer delayed - Voice Online

In January it was announced a parole hearing would take place for one of the killers of Stephen Lawrence

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jul 31

Father who ‘died for ten minutes’ visits London blood donor centre to thank staff for life-saving service

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jul 31

“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

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"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

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jul 31

✨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/

The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jul 22

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 Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jul 22

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/

The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jun 22

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

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jun 22

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 🏏🏏

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

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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

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

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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

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · May 29

✨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...

The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · May 27

How Black Britons Are Growing Their Own Food Amid Rising Costs

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · May 27

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

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · May 1

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...

The Voice Newspaper: May 2025 - Voice Online

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Apr 24

“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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“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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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Apr 23

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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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

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Apr 23

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

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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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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Apr 23

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

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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

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Apr 22

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

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Apr 3

✨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...

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The Voice Newspaper @voicenewspaper.bsky.social · Mar 31

Brunel set for first Benjamin Zephaniah Day

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Brunel set for first Benjamin Zephaniah Day - Voice Online

BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH will be remembered and celebrated on April 12, as Brunel and Qian Zephaniah, host the first Benjamin Zephaniah Day

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