Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Richard Durham: Destination Freedom

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Richard Guzman

Today most people would recognize Richard Durham (1917-1984) as the author of The Greatest, the autobiography of Muhammad Ali.  He also worked to analyze the Black Press in Chicago for the Illinois Writer’s Project in the ‘30’s, wrote a column … Continue reading →

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Me & Brother Ray – Part 4: Signifying

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Richard Guzman

Below is PART 4 of the “Me and Brother Ray” video series.  Go to PART 1 to read more about the series concept. __________ “It is only in his music that the American Negro has been able to tell his … Continue reading →

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Me & Brother Ray – Part 2: The Genius Hits the Road

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Richard Guzman

Below is Part 2 of the 5-part video/lecture series “Me & Brother Ray.”  Read the Part 1 post for a fuller explanation of the whole series.  Ray Charles was of enormous importance not only to American culture, but to me … Continue reading →

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