Category Archives: Diversity & Multiculturalism

Elizabeth Alexander: Praise Song for the Obama Inaugural

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Richard Guzman

As the 2012 election nears—yet another historic one, most say—I think about Elizabeth Alexander, the poet who read her poem “Praise Song for the Day” on January 20, 2009, at the Inaugural of President Barack Obama. The perils of writing … Continue reading →

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Remembering London – Part 2: “Effigies and Flowers”

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Richard Guzman

I had called Rosie Schwantes at my home college about a box of books I mailed to myself but never got, when she suddenly said, “You’re sure not writing about what most people write about when they visit London!”  I … Continue reading →

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Remembering London – Part 1: “Petrol and Race”

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Richard Guzman

In London my neighborhood is Notting Hill in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and the look of confusion must be lifting a little from my face because people are starting to ask me for directions.  The other day … Continue reading →

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