Author Archives: Richard Guzman
July 4th with Guzman for Aurora
The short VIDEO below shows July 4th, 2016—at least my small view of it. Because I’ve spent so much time studying, writing, and teaching about the American Experience, July 4th is as important a holiday for me as any. This year … Continue reading
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Richard Wright: Hurling Words into the Darkness
Constantly criticized for being too ideological, too sociological, too sensational, and controversial for both the bluntness of his literary style, as well as the directness with which he confronted racism and injustice, Richard Wright (1908-1960) nonetheless became a towering figure … Continue reading
BREXIT, Identity, and Global Flows
The English (at least the Anglo-Saxon variety) have had an uneasy relationship with the Continent since, say, 1066, so the recent BREXIT vote has been brewing awhile. Nativism, nationalism, even racism—all these and more have driven this vote, but perhaps … Continue reading →