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
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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Tagged Aurora 2016 Memorial Day Parade, Guzman for Aurora, Rick Guzman
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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 →