Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Frank Marshall Davis: Lyricism and Protest

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Richard Guzman

For most of his life Frank Marshall Davis (1905-1987) worked as a journalist for papers such as the Gary American, the Atlanta World, and the Chicago Star, a labor weekly he co-founded and served as executive editor.  Moving to Hawaii, … Continue reading →

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Hoyt W. Fuller: Voluntary Exiles

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Richard Guzman

Hoyt W. Fuller  (1923 – 1981) was one of the most revered figures in Chicago literary history, publishing articles and  criticism for Negro Digest and Black World, the Chicago Defender, Tribune and Sun-Times, The Nation, the New Republic, and many … Continue reading →

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A Time of Service at Emmanuel House

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Richard Guzman

Emmanuel House was honored once again by North Central College when over 60 people showed up to do yard work and set up a play ground at its Claim St. site on May 19th. The VIDEO below captures a few … Continue reading →

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