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Benjamin Zephaniah was a trailblazer. He broke every glass ceiling going

His dub poetry had a rhythm that attached you to its words. He was a rebel, a guiding light, and my hero

The Guardian - UK

‘His poetry, his activism… I was inspired’: readers pay tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah

Those who met and worked with him, and those who had their lives changed by his work, remember their connections to the writer and performer

The Guardian - UK

As we mourn Benjamin Zephaniah’s death, learn this lesson from his brilliant life

He was a man of strong progressive views, readily expressed, and yet retained a public affection that ensured his voice was heard, says Guardian columnist Hugh Muir

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How Benjamin Zephaniah became the face of British Rastafari

The sudden and untimely passing of Benjamin Zephaniah at age 65 has rightly brought reflection on his legacy as a poet and as a writer, the two fields in which he made monumental contributions.

The Conversation

How Benjamin Zephaniah’s brilliant performance in Peaky Blinders brought him to a wider global audience

Much loved writer and poet brought genuine Birmingham charm to the BBC period crime drama

The Independent UK

When Loyle Carner met his hero, Benjamin Zephaniah

Carner pays tribute to ‘the man that gave me my name’ in heartfelt post after Zephiniah’s death on Thursday

The Independent UK

Friday briefing: Why a deadlock in the US senate could have dire consequences for Ukraine

In today’s newsletter: A Republican block on more aid for Kyiv could have an impact on its efforts to defend itself from Russian invasion

The Guardian - UK

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Benjamin Zephaniah news: Tributes pour in for Talking Turkeys poet and Peaky Blinders star

‘Talking Turkeys’ writer and activist was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago

The Independent UK

Benjamin Zephaniah: for him, poetry was all about communication

The prolific author of poetry, plays and stories for adults and children was subversive, playful and political

The Guardian - UK

Cillian Murphy remembers ‘proud Brummie and Peaky Blinder’ Benjamin Zephaniah

Murphy paid tribute to the late poet as ‘a truly gifted and beautiful human being’

The Independent UK

Benjamin Zephaniah was a genuine radical – I’ll never forget the time I spent with him

The muscular multicultural Britain that we enjoy today owes so much to the late poet and writer’s fearless work, says writer Nels Abbey

The Guardian - UK

Benjamin Zephaniah obituary

Poet, performer and actor hailed as one of Britain’s most outspoken and original literary voices

The Guardian - UK

I met Benjamin Zephaniah several times – he was as open and kind-hearted as his poetry

Helen Brown interviewed the poet and writer on many occasions before his death. Here, she speaks about what made him so special, both to herself and her autistic son on whom his poetry had such a profound effect

The Independent UK

‘A hero to millions’: Benjamin Zephaniah remembered by Michael Rosen, Kae Tempest and more

The acclaimed writer and poet for children and adults has died aged 65. Here, leading contemporaries pay tribute

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'Peaky Blinders' actor Benjamin Zephaniah passes away at 65

He played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in 'Peaky Blinders.' According to a statement posted to Zephaniah's official Instagram account, he died on Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago, as per Variety, a US-based media outlet. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

When Loyle Carner met his hero, Benjamin Zephaniah

Carner pays tribute to ‘the man that gave me my name’ in heartfelt post after Zephiniah’s death on Thursday

The Independent UK

How Benjamin Zephaniah’s brilliant performance in Peaky Blinders brought him to a wider global audience

Much loved writer and poet brought genuine Birmingham charm to the BBC period crime drama

The Guardian - UK

A sandy place, a recipe for a nation and a Christmas plea: three poems by Benjamin Zephaniah

As writers and readers pay tribute to the poet, here are three works reflecting his care and concern for refugees, for justice and for our need to feel we belong

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The Guardian - UK

Share your tributes and memories of Benjamin Zephaniah

We would like to hear your memories of Benjamin Zephaniah – whether you met him, worked with him, or enjoyed his work

Evening Standard

Poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65

He turned down an OBE in 2003 writing: "Benjamin Zephaniah OBE - no way Mr Blair, no way Mrs Queen. I am profoundly anti-empire."

The Independent UK

Tributes pour in for Talking Turkeys poet Benjamin Zephaniah after he dies ‘with wife by his side’ - live

‘Talking Turkeys’ writer and activist was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago

Evening Standard

Benjamin Zephaniah: Cillian Murphy leads tributes to Peaky Blinders co-star following poet's death at 65

He turned down an OBE in 2003 writing: "Benjamin Zephaniah OBE - no way Mr Blair, no way Mrs Queen. I am profoundly anti-empire."

The Guardian - UK

Benjamin Zephaniah, British poet and campaigner, dies aged 65

The dub poet and author of collections including Talking Turkeys has died of a brain tumour

The Independent UK

Benjamin Zephaniah, pioneering poet and Peaky Blinders star, dies aged 65

Zephaniah was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago

The Guardian - UK

Michael Mansfield KC: ‘The two-party system is a straitjacket’

The barrister famous for his work on landmark cases such as Grenfell, Stephen Lawrence and the Birmingham Six has written a book about fighting injustice

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