Category Archives: Arts

Maya Angelou: “America’s Poet”

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Richard Guzman

Yesterday morning brought the news that Maya Angelou had died at age 86.  The news coverage was befitting this American icon—long segments on virtually every national and local newscast, front page New York Times, plus a full page and half … Continue reading →

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Gospel Extravaganza 26

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Richard Guzman

Though “The 26th Annual” Gospel Extravaganza doesn’t sound as celebratory as “The 25th Anniversary” Gospel Extravaganza, the evening was wonderful anyway, and worthy of all the 25 gospel concerts that preceded it—full of praise and, as usual, full of electric … Continue reading →

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Daybreak Video

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Richard Guzman

The video below shows a few who have come to the Daybreak homeless shelter in Joliet, Illinois, to cook, serve, and be with the shelter’s residents.  For over 15 years I have coordinated volunteers—mainly from Friendship United Methodist Church—who come on the third Friday … Continue reading →

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