Author Archives: Richard Guzman
Rev. John L. Tilley: The Fountain of Time
Because he had to work to help support his family and could not attend school regularly, John Lee Tilley (1898-1971) did not graduate high school until he was 23. He went to Shaw University for a B.A., and then—as important … Continue reading
The Long 18th Century
Readers of this site know its focus on Black, World, and Chicago writing, as well as on issues of inequality and poverty, the wealth gap, imperialism and colonialism, race and racism, and the like. My courses carry a contemporary or … Continue reading
The Neighbor Project Highlighted as Rick Guzman Receives Award from NIU Law
The VIDEO below shows Rick Guzman’s speech upon receiving the 2019 Young Alumnus of the Year Award from the Northern Illinois University College of Law, presented at the Union League Club in Chicago. The citation reads: “Rick is the Executive … Continue reading