The unveiling of Benjamin Zephaniah’s Memorial Plaque and the film from his 1st memorial event took place at Stratford Library in Newham, East London, on 21 March 2026.
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We Remember Benjamin Zephaniah, short film launches tonight
The memorial film, We Remember Benjamin Zephaniah, will be available tonight (14 March 2026) @ 11:45pm, a day before what would have been Zephaniah’s 68th birthday.
Benjamin Zephaniah’s brother and widow receive his City of Birmingham Medal
Birmingham honoured the life and legacy of trailblazing poet Benjamin Zephaniah this week during a ceremony at Birmingham City University’s Benjamin Zephaniah Building.
Benjamin Zephaniah to be honoured with the City of Birmingham Medal
The late Benjamin Zephaniah is set to be the first recipient the City of Birmingham Medal in a ceremony led by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham Councillor Zafar Iqbal.
