Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Introduction to Black Writing from Chicago – Part 2

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Richard Guzman

This is Part 2 of the introduction to my book Black Writing from Chicago.  It continues to detail Chicago’s importance not only as a site producing great writers but also some of the greatest publishing ventures in black history, from the Chicago … Continue reading →

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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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