Everything comes to an end; so they say! 2016
is ultimately entering the world of history. The leap year is to be buried on
Saturday – the 31st of December. Like any year that has elapsed, it
had its own ups and downs. There are moments to be cherished, and moments to be
regretted. Nonetheless, the leap year is coming to an end.
Hopefully, the year 2017 will be much better
with regard to progress and prosperity. With all the lessons learned in 2016,
it goes without a doubt that most people shall propel their lives into great
heights. Black people are amazingly resilient. The history of our stalwarts
attests to that assertion. We triumph perennially under the trampling feet of
the system of white supremacy.
The Amalahle
Ashushu blog will have a logo in 2017 - and change the focus on performing
arts and poetry – to include opinions on socio-economic and political issues.
The blog shall grow from strength to strength with no compromise on truth. It
has not been very active for the whole of 2016 – but soldiered on. There will
be numerous posts on monthly basis in 2017.
I hope that you have all enjoyed the Christmas;
and that you will start 2017 in peace, love and cohesive spirit. I also hope
that you have enjoyed the four posts that you have read this year from this
blog; and that those posts have stimulated your thoughts and analysis.
If you have any feedback – in the form of
criticism, complements, or any remark; or you would like to contribute to the
blog, please feel free to contact me at amalahla@gmail.com
or +27 72 164 9706. You can follow Amalahle
Ashushu on twitter; the account name: @amalahla.
The Amalahle
Ashushu blog is also one of the communication arms of EloHIP Poetry Based Art Movement.
However, the blog operates independently; it is willing to work with anyone or
any group that shares common vision with the blog. Everyone is welcome to
contribute.
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