Author Archives: Richard Guzman
Does It Matter If I’m a Racist?
This is the LEAD POST of a series based upon an anti-racism workshop I developed with a committee of United Methodist Church lay and clergy for the Northern Illinois Conference of the UMC. It’s titled BECOMING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY (BBC). See below for … Continue reading
The Neighbor Project’s 2021 Gala Fundraiser
OCTOBER 8th is just a few days away. Click the banner at the end of this post to buy your tickets. IT’S THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT’s 2021 FUNDRAISING GALA! 2020’s gala was a great success, but it was totally virtual (see … Continue reading
Chet Baker: When Not Caring Becomes Caring
The Video below plays about 1:24 of Chet Baker’s “Moon and Sand.” Most people consider “My Funny Valentine” his essential classic—and it is—but I return to “Moon and Sand” more than anything he ever recorded. For one thing—though I know … Continue reading