PinnedRiley HlatshwayoDeafness As a Kind of Resistance — Reviewing Ilya Kaminsky’s “Deaf Republic.”DEAF REPUBLIC is one of those books I will always return to. I think that is the case with poets and the work they create. This right here…Jul 22Jul 22
PinnedRiley Hlatshwayo“In those beginning stages, I thought of my Father…”: A Conversation with Miriam Gayize.Jun 23Jun 23
Riley HlatshwayoLights, Camera, Chaos! — Reviewing Jonathan Parkinson’s “The Drop”.Every once in a while, I come across a film or television series that I know will stay with me long after the credits have gone up. I…Aug 17Aug 17
Riley HlatshwayoMlindeni and His Echo — As Published in FunDza Literacy Trust.Mlindeni was raised by spiritually gifted women, amongst whom was his mother, whose mysterious death had an adverse psychological effect…Jun 11Jun 11
Riley HlatshwayoIn Giovanni’s Room, Baldwin Holds the Reader Captive for a Night and Beckons You to Listen.Jun 5Jun 5
Riley HlatshwayoWhispers from kwaGogo: The Magic of Oral Storytelling — As Published in FunDza Literacy Trust.Picture this scene: You’re 5 or 6 years old and visiting kwaGogo for the holidays. All your cousins and siblings are there, and you’re…Apr 23Apr 23
Riley HlatshwayoFathers — As Published in Brittle Paper.A story of fatherhood, longing, and the obligation we have towards our parent’s memories and legacy.Apr 23Apr 23
Riley HlatshwayoNo Small Roles for Llewellyn ‘Superman’ Cordier: A lesson in humility and taking life by the horns.In a world where celebrities often take up larger-than-life personas to match their status, Llewellyn Cordier stands out with his…Mar 7Mar 7
Riley HlatshwayoI Have Considered Dying to Save My Sisters from Themselves — As Published in the Aké Review.This has been the case for many generations in my family. It is a duty that stems from love, which seems to say We are here for you at yourFeb 151Feb 151