Category Archives: Reviews & Commentary

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Barbie’s New Bods

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Richard Guzman

In 2002 the Daily Herald asked me to write a piece about “the state of race relations,” and I responded with “Turning a Corner on Racism”—a cheery title, though many pointed out I spent as much time, maybe more, back-peddling … Continue reading →

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Race and Business Branding

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Richard Guzman

Has Starbucks done it again? Yesterday, at a meeting where CEO Howard Schultz announced a 2 for 1 stock split, a new delivery service, and other initiatives, the big news was his efforts to encourage baristas to engage people in … Continue reading →

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“Authentic” World Music

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Richard Guzman

There’s no better place to introduce yourself to World Music than the boxed set Global Celebration: Authentic Music from Festivals and Celebrations Around the World. Ellipsis Arts, a record label that’s been compiling wonderful World Music collections for 20 years, … Continue reading →

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