Benjamin Zephaniah30 Jan 2025Benjamin Zephaniah given first city medal honourThe council says Zephaniah was "a man of compassion who never forgot the community that shaped him”. 30 Jan 2025Birmingham & Black Country28 Jan 2025Black Sabbath honour 'means a lot' to OzzyThe founding members of Black Sabbath are set to receive the Freedom of Birmingham.28 Jan 2025Birmingham & Black Country21 Jan 2025Black Sabbath and Zephaniah considered for city honoursThe heavy metal band and late poet are seen as core parts of Birmingham's cultural heritage.21 Jan 2025Birmingham & Black Country23 Nov 2024First tree planted in memory of Benjamin ZephaniahThe 65 trees will be planted in a park to honour the poet who died in December.23 Nov 2024Birmingham & Black Country26 Oct 2024Benjamin Zephaniah Day to honour poet and activistZephaniah's wife and the university where he was a professor announce plans for an event in April.26 Oct 202416 Oct 2024Blue plaque honour to poet and activist unveiledThe Birmingham-born poet and writer died last December at the age of 65.16 Oct 2024Birmingham & Black Country8 Jul 2024Forest planned in memory of poet Benjamin ZephaniahHis family want to plant 65 trees in Newtown to honour the poet who died in December, aged 65.8 Jul 2024Birmingham & Black Country6 Jul 2024Benjamin Zephaniah exhibition opens in cityA family spokesperson says the exhibition is "an amazing, iconic and beautiful tribute to Benjamin".6 Jul 2024Birmingham & Black Country19 Jun 2024Zephaniah to be celebrated at Windrush Day eventThe late poet, writer and actor is set to have the main stage named after him at the upcoming event.19 Jun 2024Birmingham & Black Country
