In this chapter, the speaker discusses the inspiration behind a poem called 'White Comedy' and how it explores the association of white with good things and black with bad things. They also mention their encounters with Bob Marley and Nelson Mandela and the impact they have on young minds.
The poet, writer and activist Benjamin Zephaniah sadly passed away this week, aged 65. In this archive discussion from 2019, journalist Samira Ahmed speaks with Zephaniah about his life's work and the journey that took him from his youth in Birmingham to becoming one of the UK's most distinct and relevant voices harnessing the power of poetry and the spoken word.
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