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Just Another Item to Add to a White Privilege Perks List

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Richard Guzman

In 1989 Peggy McIntosh of Wellesley University published “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack,” one of the most consequential essays of our time, an essay which has grown even more central during our recent racial crises.  She packs a lot … Continue reading →

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Walmart, Pence, and Politics As Usual

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Richard Guzman

Say what you will against Walmart—and there’s lots of negative—but on June 29, 2020, USA Today’s Charisse Jones reported:  “Walmart will stop the sale of ‘All Lives Matter’ merchandise on its website, noting that it is putting its emphasis on … Continue reading →

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OFW’s: Anthony Bourdain’s “Manila”

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Richard Guzman

I think it deserves to become a Christmas classic—a weird one, but nonetheless a classic.  The VIDEO below stiches together about 10 minutes of clips available on YouTube from one of the best episodes the late Anthony Bourdain ever did: … Continue reading →

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