Professor Benjamin Zephaniah
@BZephaniah
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Official account of Benjamin Zephaniah. Poet, writer, musician & trouble maker. He doesn't reply to enquires or requests here. Dude, he's not even into twitter.
Joined August 2012
Recorded somewhere in the 90s, this recording just sat on the shelf doing nothing. But when considering the state of our nations, & how states strive to control people & abuse power, it is still relevant, probably more relevant, now. See whole video here https://t.co/slot1RXIMP
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Who is Benjamin Zephaniah? ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/uMv5wdkr9z
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2023 today, the world lost a light. I lost my love. Benjamin taught us that love is the most powerful form of rebellion. Today, I honour him by sharing ours. Please, in his name, channel your love into a kind act for someone in your world. #BenjaminZephaniah #LoveInAction
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No one can be a human being unless you have empathy for others.
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📖 Day 5: Sharing Stories | The Personal Rhythm Stories connect us. Today, we honour Benjamin by sharing the memories, moments, and impacts he left in our lives. Your story matters — it is a living part of his legacy. #CarryTheRhythm #4BenjaminZephaniah
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💬 Day 4: Acts of Kindness | Digital Uplift Benjamin used his words to challenge and heal. Today, we can use ours purely to strengthen. Your Mission: Use your online presence today as a tool for intentional kindness. Kindness is a rhythm. #CarryTheRhythm #4BenjaminZephaniah
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🎨 Day 3: Creativity in Action "Art carries his rhythm." Today, we move from reflection to creation. Benjamin showed us that creativity is a powerful form of speech and resistance. #CarryTheRhythm #BenjaminZephaniah
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At the Birmingham Arts &Music Museum: Leave the Trees Please and Nature Trail — Benjamin Zephaniah’s spirit still growing in the world. 🌿
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@BZephaniah @itvnews @ITVX @susannareid100 We thought we’d re share this with you to support your amazing campaign to pledge sometime to spend with others! As that lovely gentleman said and the amazing @BZephaniah PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS NEED PEOPLE! 💙💜 @GMB
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"This planet is for everyone, borders are for no one. It's all about freedom." -
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✊ Day 2: Words That Move Highlight his poetry and activism. Post your favourite Benjamin Zephaniah lines, or write your own inspired by him “His words move us, challenge us, and inspire us. Today, we share the poetry of Benjamin Zephaniah and the rhythm he leaves behind"
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Here’s my first spark for the fire 🌟. This video of 'The British' always fills me with light and energy. It’s pure celebration! https://t.co/frFYhEncZJ. What's a performance or poem of his that lights you up? #CarryTheRhythm
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🔥 Day 1: Light & Celebration 🔥 Today we honour the brilliant Benjamin Zephaniah — a flame of creativity, justice, and love. Add your spark to our digital bonfire. “We are all born free, let’s not lose it as we grow.” — Benjamin Zephaniah #CarryTheRhythm #4BenjaminZephaniah
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When the rhythm speaks, the truth rises. Honouring Benjamin Zephaniah’s iconic Dub Ranting — where poetry, justice, and heartbeat collide. Let the voice, the drum, and the spirit inspire you today. 🎶
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Benjamin Zephaniah, Sitting Bull and a Sleepy Nation https://t.co/2ZCTYGQxMX
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Effective oppositional spaces are rapidly disappearing. Democratic process is blocked by inequality, authoritarianism, deceit and a narrow ideological consensus. Constitutional and legal constraint…
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Wellcome! please support the children show which is free for children, see flyer for more details See you there!!
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