Died #otd Benjamin Zephaniah (1958-2023), British writer, 2 years ago today #BenjaminZephaniahlife story...
December 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Died #otd Benjamin Zephaniah (1958-2023), British writer, 2 years ago today #BenjaminZephaniahlife story...
October 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
#BenjaminZephaniah has always manifested so much of the heart of Birmingham to me. I cried when he passed. His words have always guided me to try to be better - kinder, funnier & wiser.
I've never been prouder to be a Brummie
I've never been prouder to be @TheGreenParty
I've never been prouder to be a Brummie
I've never been prouder to be @TheGreenParty
October 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#BenjaminZephaniah has always manifested so much of the heart of Birmingham to me. I cried when he passed. His words have always guided me to try to be better - kinder, funnier & wiser.
I've never been prouder to be a Brummie
I've never been prouder to be @TheGreenParty
I've never been prouder to be a Brummie
I've never been prouder to be @TheGreenParty
October 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
theanarchistlibrary.org/library/benj.... Deep inside I say a big thank you to the wonderful and sadly lost, #BenjaminZephaniah. I saw and really heard him do a poetry gig in my teens and was genuinely inspired. May he rest in peace.
Why I Am an Anarchist
Benjamin Zephaniah Why I Am an Anarchist June 2019
theanarchistlibrary.org
October 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
theanarchistlibrary.org/library/benj.... Deep inside I say a big thank you to the wonderful and sadly lost, #BenjaminZephaniah. I saw and really heard him do a poetry gig in my teens and was genuinely inspired. May he rest in peace.
The British by Poet Mr #BenjaminZephaniah
October 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The British by Poet Mr #BenjaminZephaniah
@onlyinbirmingham.bsky.social #Handsworth could teach @RobertJenrick how to live in a global society. #BenjaminZephaniah - spirit of #Birmingham - said "Handsworth for me is...where I learnt all my skills, my communication skills, my hustling skills, my poetic skills, everything."
Jenrick could have visited Handsworth to listen to residents – he chose to pass through and make a judgement based on the colour of their skin. Instead of getting to know our nation of neighbours, he chose racism.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
The Tories, Reform and Labour want to divide us.
The Greens say enough is enough.
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
October 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
@onlyinbirmingham.bsky.social #Handsworth could teach @RobertJenrick how to live in a global society. #BenjaminZephaniah - spirit of #Birmingham - said "Handsworth for me is...where I learnt all my skills, my communication skills, my hustling skills, my poetic skills, everything."
Looking back at my very white childhood of the 1980s #BenjaminZephaniah is one of those people whose words cut right through and punctured a cosy world of ignorance. No idea where I first heard him but I certainly did.
October 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Looking back at my very white childhood of the 1980s #BenjaminZephaniah is one of those people whose words cut right through and punctured a cosy world of ignorance. No idea where I first heard him but I certainly did.
#Handsworth could teach @RobertJenrick how to live in a global society. #BenjaminZephaniah - spirit of #Birmingham - said "Handsworth for me is...where I learnt all my skills, my communication skills, my hustling skills, my poetic skills, everything."
October 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
#Handsworth could teach @RobertJenrick how to live in a global society. #BenjaminZephaniah - spirit of #Birmingham - said "Handsworth for me is...where I learnt all my skills, my communication skills, my hustling skills, my poetic skills, everything."
@onlyinbirmingham.bsky.social #Handsworth could teach @RobertJenrick how to live in a global society. #BenjaminZephaniah - spirit of #Birmingham - said "Handsworth for me is...where I learnt all my skills, my communication skills, my hustling skills, my poetic skills, everything."
October 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
@onlyinbirmingham.bsky.social #Handsworth could teach @RobertJenrick how to live in a global society. #BenjaminZephaniah - spirit of #Birmingham - said "Handsworth for me is...where I learnt all my skills, my communication skills, my hustling skills, my poetic skills, everything."
#Handsworth could teach @RobertJenrick how to live in a global society. #BenjaminZephaniah - spirit of #Birmingham - said "Handsworth for me is...where I learnt all my skills, my communication skills, my hustling skills, my poetic skills, everything."
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Robert Jenrick complained of ‘not seeing another white face’ in part of Birmingham
Shadow justice secretary criticised for suggesting he could tell how integrated Handsworth was based on 90-minute visit
Robert Jenrick complained about visiting an area of Birmingham where he “didn’t see another white face” and said it was not the kind of country he wanted to live in.
After highlighting the lack of white people, the shadow justice secretary said it was not about “the colour of your skin or your faith” and he wanted people to live alongside each other. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:26 AM
#Handsworth could teach @RobertJenrick how to live in a global society. #BenjaminZephaniah - spirit of #Birmingham - said "Handsworth for me is...where I learnt all my skills, my communication skills, my hustling skills, my poetic skills, everything."
Hoy celebramos el Día Mundial de los Animales, una fecha especial para reflexionar sobre la importancia de proteger y respetar a todas las criaturas con las que compartimos nuestro planeta 🙏
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#benjaminzephaniah
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#benjaminzephaniah
October 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Hoy celebramos el Día Mundial de los Animales, una fecha especial para reflexionar sobre la importancia de proteger y respetar a todas las criaturas con las que compartimos nuestro planeta 🙏
👉 Ayuda gratuita para hacerte vegan: veg22.co/FTA_Spanish
#benjaminzephaniah
👉 Ayuda gratuita para hacerte vegan: veg22.co/FTA_Spanish
#benjaminzephaniah
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #DonLettsCultureClashRadio
Benjamin Zephaniah:
🎵 President
#6music #BenjaminZephaniah
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Spotify:
President
Benjamin Zephaniah · Revolutionary Minds · Song · 2017
open.spotify.com
October 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #DonLettsCultureClashRadio
Benjamin Zephaniah:
🎵 President
#6music #BenjaminZephaniah
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Spotify:
September 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #LaurenLaverne
Benjamin Zephaniah:
🎵 Earth Liberation Sound
#6music #BenjaminZephaniah
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Spotify:
Earth Liberation Sound
Benjamin Zephaniah · Revolutionary Minds · Song · 2017
open.spotify.com
August 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #LaurenLaverne
Benjamin Zephaniah:
🎵 Earth Liberation Sound
#6music #BenjaminZephaniah
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Spotify:
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #CerysMatthews
Benjamin Zephaniah:
🎵 Earth Liberation Sound
#6music #BenjaminZephaniah
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Spotify:
Earth Liberation Sound
Benjamin Zephaniah · Revolutionary Minds · Song · 2017
open.spotify.com
August 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #CerysMatthews
Benjamin Zephaniah:
🎵 Earth Liberation Sound
#6music #BenjaminZephaniah
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Spotify:
Absolutely, Benjamin!
(I miss him)
#BenjaminZephaniah #Poetry #Environment #Nature #Biodiversity
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HDWu...
(I miss him)
#BenjaminZephaniah #Poetry #Environment #Nature #Biodiversity
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HDWu...
Benjamin Zephaniah's Future Vision of Our Planet
YouTube video by WWF UK
m.youtube.com
May 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Absolutely, Benjamin!
(I miss him)
#BenjaminZephaniah #Poetry #Environment #Nature #Biodiversity
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HDWu...
(I miss him)
#BenjaminZephaniah #Poetry #Environment #Nature #Biodiversity
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HDWu...
Following the sketching instruction (in a video) from Adebanji at The Addictive Sketcher Movement, I sketched Benjamin Zephaniah.
capybara.monster/2025/05/12/s...
#learntodraw #sketching #portraitsketching #graphitepencil #fabercastell #learntosketch #benjaminzephaniah
capybara.monster/2025/05/12/s...
#learntodraw #sketching #portraitsketching #graphitepencil #fabercastell #learntosketch #benjaminzephaniah
Portrait sketching of Benjamin Zephaniah | Capybara Monster |
I sketched Benjamin Zephaniah's portrait while following the instruction of Adebanji Alade in The Addictive Sketcher Movement hub.
capybara.monster
May 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Following the sketching instruction (in a video) from Adebanji at The Addictive Sketcher Movement, I sketched Benjamin Zephaniah.
capybara.monster/2025/05/12/s...
#learntodraw #sketching #portraitsketching #graphitepencil #fabercastell #learntosketch #benjaminzephaniah
capybara.monster/2025/05/12/s...
#learntodraw #sketching #portraitsketching #graphitepencil #fabercastell #learntosketch #benjaminzephaniah
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Expansions
Benjamin Zephaniah:
🎵 Do Something Illegal
#BenjaminZephaniah
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Bandcamp:
Do Something illegal, by Benjamin Zephaniah
track by Benjamin Zephaniah
swayzak.bandcamp.com
April 21, 2025 at 4:06 AM
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Expansions
Benjamin Zephaniah:
🎵 Do Something Illegal
#BenjaminZephaniah
▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify
▶️ Song on #Bandcamp:
Benjamin Zephaniah, the world misses you too much! Loved meeting you at Wellington High School, c2001. Love this - www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
#benjaminzephaniah
#benjaminzephaniah
‘His delivery cut through class barriers’: Moby, Mala and other musicians on working with Benjamin Zephaniah
On what would have been the late dub poet’s 67th birthday, his musical collaborators remember his warmth, invigorating words and reflections on the state of the world
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Benjamin Zephaniah, the world misses you too much! Loved meeting you at Wellington High School, c2001. Love this - www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
#benjaminzephaniah
#benjaminzephaniah
Remembering the vital voice of Benjamin Zephaniah, born #OnThisDay 1958. A poet, activist & performer who knew the power of words:
"If you want to know the temperature of the country, listen to the poets."
His rhythm & insight are missed. #BenjaminZephaniah #Poetry #Activism #DubPoetry
"If you want to know the temperature of the country, listen to the poets."
His rhythm & insight are missed. #BenjaminZephaniah #Poetry #Activism #DubPoetry
April 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Remembering the vital voice of Benjamin Zephaniah, born #OnThisDay 1958. A poet, activist & performer who knew the power of words:
"If you want to know the temperature of the country, listen to the poets."
His rhythm & insight are missed. #BenjaminZephaniah #Poetry #Activism #DubPoetry
"If you want to know the temperature of the country, listen to the poets."
His rhythm & insight are missed. #BenjaminZephaniah #Poetry #Activism #DubPoetry