Author Archives: Richard Guzman

The “Third World:” A Course Overview

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Richard Guzman

The video below gives a course overview of MLS 634 – The “Third World,” a course I teach in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program at North Central College.  It walks you through a recent syllabus, commenting on the books … Continue reading →

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Useni Eugene Perkins: The Artist as Social Activist

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Richard Guzman

In his introduction to Perkins’ latest book Images and Memories: Selected Poems, Haki Madhubuti says that, “Of the Chicago writers to emerge out of the dynamic sixties, [Perkins] is one of the few who embraced the mission of cultural worker/artist/activist.”  … Continue reading →

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Genesis and Jazz: A Portico Collective Interveiw

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Richard Guzman

It’s the church online.  HERE you can link to the first of a three-part interview I did with Rev. Matthew Johnson on creativity.  Eventually, when the links to parts two and three go live (see below) and the whole interview … Continue reading →

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