Poems have been read out and attached to newly planted trees in honour of writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah. The 65 readings were carried out in Burbury Park in Birmingham on Saturday, following a ...

The first tree was planted by his wife Qian Zephaniah, through to the final 65th tree planted by his family, friends, community, and poets. Benjamin and his family lived on Farm Street when he was ...

The event took place at Brunel University and was co-hosted by his wife Qian Brunel University held the first Benjamin Zephaniah Day, celebrating his legacy with music, unity, and love ...

Earlier, his widow Qian Zephaniah said: “When Benjamin was asked what he wanted his legacy to be, he said simply, ‘love’. “Benjamin Zephaniah Day is one of the ways we honour that legacy.” ...

Poems have been read out and attached to newly planted trees in honour of writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah ... each other love," said his wife Qian Zephaniah. "We look after the trees to ...

Poet Benjamin Zephaniah (Yui Mok/PA) His widow Qian Zephaniah, who was dressed in one of his old suits and a hat, watched with a smile as she saw fellow poets Linton Kwesi Johnson and Michael ...

"His legacy is just being here - people showing each other love," said his wife Qian Zephaniah ... he was passionate about human beings. Benjamin never forgot his roots." ...