After '08: What's Next?

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Have you ever had conversation with someone you felt would be a great writer or blogger? I mean, this person's opinion or commentary is always so insightful and interesting. This is what I think of my brother, Moorosi Mokuena. This native South African is new on the blog scene, but a veteran when it comes to politics and activism. Check him out and give him some good 'ol blogger support. In the long run, I don't think that you will be disappointed -- the best has yet to come. Peace~


Photo: Moorosi and Congresswoman Maxine Waters at South African Freedom Day reception in Washington, D.C. (photo taken by: S. Bess)

Moorosi's blog: Beyond '08

Comments

Anonymous said…
went and checked out his blog - good one! thanks for the tip. Hey, Stephen, check your email. I've sent you a cupla messages re: the Owen Fiddler December tour. Get back with me, OK?
Thursday, October 23, 2008 10:01:00 PM
the prisoner's wife said…
i see my congresswoman! i heart Maxine Waters, she's always done so much for our community!
Sunday, October 26, 2008 2:05:00 PM
get zapped said…
Hey, thanks for passing along a fellow blogger. I'll check him out.

Hope all is well on your end.

Peace ~
Monday, October 27, 2008 1:39:00 PM
Deb Sistrunk Nelson said…
I visited Moorosi's blog. Thanks for introducing him to us. I enjoy meeting new bloggers and will definitely return to Moorosi's site.
Thursday, November 13, 2008 4:12:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Yeah, I'm still waiting for the brother to get beyond '08. Come on Moorosi! It's 2009!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009 12:11:00 PM
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