Author Archives: Richard Guzman

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

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Guzman for Aurora: The Parade

The short VIDEO below shows highlights from the Guzman for Aurora contingent marching in Aurora’s Memorial Day Parade.  At the end of this post look for details about joining us for the next parade: the July 4th parade. The support for … Continue reading

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Prchal Plugged In

The VIDEO below shows a few minutes of Kevin Andrew Prchal and his band, The Wheeling Birds, playing this year’s Two Brothers Summer Fest, River Edge Park, Aurora, Illinois.  Kevin’s alternative and country sound translated so well to the big … Continue reading

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