Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Introduction to Black Writing from Chicago – Part 1

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Richard Guzman

Note:  I have divided my nearly-3500 word introduction to my book Black Writing from Chicago into two parts for this website.  Part 1 begins with a quote from Gwendolyn Brooks about her objection to the term “African-American.”  It’s my justification … Continue reading →

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Count Your Blessings

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Richard Guzman

The song and video below is in memory of three friends: Nedra Groggins-Sage, Ahkkmand Sage, and Mike Feldmann.  About 10 years ago Nedra put together a band for Friendship United Methodist Church and hired Dan Guzman as lead guitarist.  Linda … Continue reading →

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The Empty Center and the International Style – Part 2

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Richard Guzman

This is Part 2 of a talk I gave in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the Asian Studies Development Programs’ 9th Annual National Conference in 2003.  It deals with the efforts of “Third World” writers to develop a “national culture.”  READ PART … Continue reading →

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