Richard, also known as Dreadlockalien, is a dreadlocked poet of Anglo-Indian and Caribbean origin and is the tenth Poet Laureate of Birmingham. As a workshop facilitator, he focuses on the disenfranchised, believing “the cradle of creativity lies at the fringes of society.” Issues Dreadlockalien touches on include identity, immigration and citizenship, and has empowered those in secure units, young offenders institutions, schools and community venues.
