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‘Major’ Benjamin Zephaniah mural has unveiled at Birmingham park
4WardEverUK • 18 April 2024
Above you can see Just one of many images from the unveiling of Benjamin's public mural, which took place on Sunday, 14 April 2024. (see more here)
This one features members of his family, artist Bunny Bread key organiser Dawn Carr, Friends of Handsworth Park, and Black History Walks Network. (Watch Video)
More images and updates to follow on this website and also on the Benjamin Zephaniah Family Legacy Group Facebook page and website - Watch this space!
Original pre-event feature:
source: Birmingham Mail
first published: 27 March 2024
Image Credit: Black Heritage Walks Network
A major new mural commemorating the life and activism of Benjamin Zephaniah will be unveiled in April at Handsworth Park, celebrating the poet’s ‘extraordinary legacy.’ The new artwork, commissioned by Black Heritage Walks Network, celebrates Zephaniah’s stature as ‘a prophet and a role model for all.'
The unveiling ceremony will take place at the
Sons of Rest building in Handsworth Park from 3pm on Sunday 14th April 2024. All are welcome!
Peaky Blinders poet and star Zephaniah, from Handsworth, died aged 65 in December 2023 after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Writers, poets, musicians and politicians posted tributes to Zephaniah on social media following the news.
Benjamin Zephaniah recites his poem Soho Road for a TV show about his youth.
The new mural will fill one side of the Sons of Rest building in Handsworth Park with an unveiling ceremony taking place on Sunday 14th April 2024.
The designers of the mural say the new artwork will celebrate Zephaniah as ‘The People’s Champion’ of the area.
The new mural will be completed by internationally renowned artist Bunny Bread. Dawn Carr, local historian of Black History Arts & More worked closely with the artist, the local community and Benjamin’s family to make the project happen.
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