APRIL 2026 • ISSUE NO. 1977
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Revealed: The latest edition of the Football Black List Showcasing excellence on and off the field ›› p46-47
Enfield Caribbean Association celebrates 40 years ›› See pages 21-28
BLACK MUMS FACE BABIES BEING TAKEN EXCLUSIVE Campaigners tell The Voice about women facing racism and threats from hospital staff after they questioned decisions BLACK PREGNANT women and new mothers are being disproportionately threatened with social services referrals and having their babies taken when they question their maternity care,
campaigners have told The Voice. Their concerns follow new research from the charity Birthright highlighting police being called after treatment options like caesareans were challenged.
CONCERNS: Report highlights coercion and racial profiling of Black women by health care staff. (Pic: Getty)
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RASTA ROLLA PUTS NEW SPIN ON CYCLING
TRAILBLAZER: Rasta Rolla is reviving Victorian penny-farthings (photos: Misan Harriman)
A LONDON engineer is turning heads on a penny-farthing, inspiring Black communities and redefining cycling’s image. Meet Rasta Rolla, the man bringing purpose, pride and joy to Britain’s streets. ›› p8