Poems have been read out and attached to newly planted trees in honour of writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah. The 65 readings took place in Burbury Park, Birmingham on Saturday.
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Birmingham legends to be honoured by city council
Members of Black Sabbath are set to be given Freedom of the City and Benjamin Zephaniah posthumously awarded the City of Birmingham Medal.
Blue plaque honour to poet and activist unveiled
The plaque was commissioned by the Nubian Jak Community Trust, an organisation which highlights the contributions of Black and minority ethnic people in the country.
IRIE-ISH : A tribute and memorial to Benjamin Zephaniah
All the performers were young people from Birmingham who wanted to show their appreciation of Dr Benjamin Zephaniah through music, poetry and dance.
