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Launch of the Benjamin Zephaniah Legacy memorial calendar
4WardEverUK • 3 February 2024
source: Memorial Family Fund
first published: 30 January 2024
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The National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund have launched the Benjamin Zephaniah remembrance calendar on behalf of his family.
The calendar will be populated over coming weeks and months and will feature national events that were, or are due to be, held to remember Professor Benjamin Zephaniah who sadly died on 7 December 2023 aged 65.
"The family actively encourage independent events as well as those they may collaborate with. Where possible, they would be happy to send along family representatives."
If you already have an event scheduled, let us know here:
The people's poet, Benjamin Zephaniah
See the recent article from Benjamin's family on 4WardEverUK, View it here >
The family are meeting on 10th February to consider offers to host events that have come in from Birmingham, London, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham etc.
These offers range from local councils, individuals, businesses, charities, universities, schools and more! 'Keep an eye on our news for updates.'
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Obituary: Benjamin Zephaniah – the People’s Laureate
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Poet who made the British establishment uncomfortable
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Benjamin Zephaniah was the heart and consciousness of Black Britain
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Benjamin Zephaniah: 'Everything about the man was grace and wonder'
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A sandy place, a recipe for a nation and a Christmas plea: three poems by Benjamin Zephaniah
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