The Voice

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

1982, thatcher era Britain, high rates of unemployment.
Brixton riots, Sus law, wind rush candle
Moral panic
Black people presented negatively in the media

Question 2

Quote/line

Answer 2

“Britains most successful black newspaper”

Question 3

Representations

Answer 3

Positive representation of black people. Positive profile, showing black success

Question 4

Articles

Answer 4

Black voters win it for labour- 44% of voters were black, showing black people having a say in politics, position of power. Empowers the audience.

Black unemployment has been terrible- raising awareness for discrimination in the workplace for black people. Raising an issue of racial injustice.

Question 5

Founder

Answer 5

Val McCalla
Wanted to provide an opportunity for young black journalists
He is interested in seeing the voice read by the next generation.

Question 6

Industries

Answer 6

Gleaner Company- took over 2004
Subsidiary of GV media
Golden opportunity to better serve their readers of the diaspora.
Peak circulation of 5500

Question 7

Distribution changes

Answer 7

Moved online, digital output, successful change. Moving with modern technology.