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Benjamin Zephaniah 1958-2023

Benjamin Zephaniah 1958-2023

From Freedom News UK

“Fuck power – and let’s just take care of each other. Most people know that politics is failing. The problem is they can’t imagine an alternative. They lack confidence. I simply blanked out all the advertising, turned off the ‘tell-lie-vision’, and started thinking for myself. Then I really started to meet people – and trust me, there is nothing as great as meeting people who are getting on with their lives. Running farms, schools, shops and even economies in communities where no one has power. That’s why I’m an anarchist.”

British poet and ‘anarchist’ Benjamin Zephaniah dies at 65

British poet and self-professed ‘anarchist’ Benjamin Zephaniah dies at age 65

From AP News

LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots, has died. He was 65.

Zephaniah died Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago, his family said in a statement on Instagram.

Fireworks at HMP Bristol for Imprisoned Anarchist Toby Shone + Moved to HMP Garth

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From Dark Nights, UK

Anarchists gathered at HMP Bristol on Friday 21 September at 8pm. As darkness fell, fireworks were launched over the prison to protest the rearrest of anarchist Toby Shone and to let him know he is never alone.

Noise Demo for Anarchist Toby Shone (Bristol,UK)

anarchists with a banner that says "Solidarity with Toby Shone"

From Act for freedom now!

Fireworks at HMP Bristol for Imprisoned Anarchist Toby Shone

Anarchists gathered at HMP Bristol on Friday 21 September at 8pm. As darkness fell, fireworks were launched over the prison to protest the rearrest of anarchist Toby Shone and to let him know he is never alone.

Toby Shone - Recalled To Prison

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From Organise Magazine

Toby Shone is an anarchist who was imprisoned in Wandsworth, Bristol and G4S Prison Parc for nearly two years accused of being the administrator of counter-information project 325.nostate.net. After the political prosecution failed and the cops had to drop the case 5 days before trial in October 2021, Toby received a sentence of 3 years 9 months for possession of psychedelic medicines. He was released on 28 December 2022 under heavy restrictions (license conditions), oversight by a multi-agency team (MAPPA) including the National Security Division (counter-terror) and forced to live in a filthy bail hostel in Gloucester for 9 months. He had just moved back into a flat in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire 9 days ago.

'He made a difference. He did something valuable and important'

Comics pay tribute at a wake for alternative comedy pioneer Tony Allen... who's still alive

From Chortle
July 28, 2023

Fellow comedians paid their respects to the godfather of alternative comedy, Tony Allen, at his wake last night – even though he is very much alive.

July 2023 By-Elections and Anarchy at the BBC #1

July 2023 By-Elections and Anarchy at the BBC #1

From Little | Bigger | Anarchism (Spotify link)

Original title: July 2023 By-Elections and Anarchy at the BBC #1: 'In Our Time' on Anarchism - July 2023

Exploring British politics from an anarchist perspective and discussing anarchist theory and practice with some awesome guests.

Anarchist Papers, Publishing and Bookshops: An Introduction

New article from the latest issue (#6, May 2023) of the Radical Bookselling History Newsletter from the Alliance of Radical Booksellers
June 8, 2023

A long article about Anarchist Papers, Publishing and Bookshops, by Dave Cope, starting from two books: Rob Ray’s A Beautiful Idea: History of the Freedom Press Anarchists and Albert Meltzer’s autobiography I Couldn’t Paint Golden Angels, representing two different trends of anarchism.

Anarchist Papers, Publishing and Bookshops: An Introduction
By Dave Cope

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