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The Uniqulture of Benjamin Zephaniah
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📸 12th April the inaugural #BenjaminZephaniahDay
Feature in the London Evening Standard on yesterday's inaugural #BenjaminZephaniahDay festival at Brunel University.
Benjamin Zephaniah's poetry for adults has been brought together in Dis Poetry: Selected Poems & Lyrics, out from Bloodaxe on Tuesday 15 April.
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From L to R: Eckoes and Lola Jaye, author of ‘The Attic Child’ after performing at Benjamin Zephaniah Day
From L to R: Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Raymond Antrobus and Sana Nassari after reading their poetry at Benjamin Zephaniah Day
“If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased” - the performers at #BenjaminZephaniahDay are testament to the rich cultural legacy he nurtured, mentored and inspired.
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Today’s the day to honour Benjamin Zephaniah. Let’s turn his words into action: stand for justice, speak with kindness, and weave unity into every verse of life. 📖✊ The world needs more bridges, not walls. #BenjaminZephaniahDay #PeopleNeedPeople
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'Music, Poetry and Joy Mark the First Benjamin Zephaniah Day Tribute':
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Decorative graphic advertising Benjamin Zephaniah Day Saturday 12 April with tagline A Festival of Rhythm Unity and Revolution
"Irreverence for the academic trappings of traditional written poetry, a loose-foot, streetwise approach to form & content & a large-hearted humanity permeate his #poetry."
Archive BfK interview by Errol Lloyd #BenjaminZephaniahDay @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social
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Today’s the day to honour Benjamin Zephaniah—everyone welcome. Let’s turn his words into action: stand for justice, speak with kindness, and weave unity into every verse of life. 📖✊ The world needs more bridges, not walls. #BenjaminZephaniahDay #PeopleNeedPeople