Author Archives: Richard Guzman
Unpacking Racism: “Noble” Sentiments that Keep Us from Talking About Race
This is the Lead Post in a series of articles based on “Unpacking Racism,” the theme of the 2020 Laity Convocation of the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church, held on February 8, 2020. I and three other … Continue reading
Our “Green Book” fantasy, plus other Oscar winners that don’t hold up
This was front page, Arts & Entertainment section, of the February 3, 2019, Chicago Tribune. Though the Christopher Borelli article focused on other things, my direct answer to the question about Green Book—which won 2019’s Oscar for Best Picture—is this: … Continue reading
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Tagged Green Book, racism, Teaching Diversity, white saviorism
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OFW’s: Anthony Bourdain’s “Manila”
I think it deserves to become a Christmas classic—a weird one, but nonetheless a classic. The VIDEO below stiches together about 10 minutes of clips available on YouTube from one of the best episodes the late Anthony Bourdain ever did: … Continue reading →