Thursday, December 07, 2023 – British writer and poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, has died at the age of 65 eight weeks after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. A statement posted on his Instagram account confirmed he died in the early hours of Thursday Dec. 7. The statement said Zephaniah's wife "was with him throughout and…
The realm of Black poetry is vast, with each poet serving as a beacon of light, illuminating different facets of the Black experience. From the shores of the Caribbean to the streets of urban America, from the rhythms of ancient Africa to the beats of modern hip-hop, Black poetry is a mosaic of voices, each echoing with its unique timbre and tale. As we continue to explore this rich landscape, we realize that the journey is endless, with each turn revealing new horizons, new voices, and new stories waiting to be told. The beauty of Black poetry lies not in identifying the greatest but in celebrating the collective, the myriad voices that together weave the intricate tapestry of Black poetic legacy.