Author Archives: Richard Guzman

Guzman for Aurora: More. Together.

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Richard Guzman

Note:  On April 4th, 2017, Rick Guzman lost the mayor’s race by a razor thin margin.  Go HERE for my first reflection on that event.  We are proud of this political novice who, given no chance in the beginning, came … Continue reading →

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Eyes on the Prize: Reclaiming Our Civil Rights Heritage

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Richard Guzman

Eyes on the Prize, the 14-hour documentary about the U.S. Civil Rights movement, ought to be required viewing for every American.  The series ran on PBS and on BBC2 in England for two seasons—Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel House in “Top 100”

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Richard Guzman

NOTE:  IN APRIL 2018, AS PART OF ITS CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO HELP BREAK CYCLES OF POVERTY, EMMANUEL HOUSE MERGED WITH A LONG-TIME PARTNER ORGANIZATION TO BECOME THE NEIGHBOR PROJECT.  THE STORY BELOW REMAINS ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF EMMANUEL HOUSE’S … Continue reading →

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