Category Archives: Reviews & Commentary

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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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“Race aside…” and the Limits of American Law

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Richard Guzman

For many reasons this comment has stuck with me most in the aftermath of George Zimmerman’s aquital in Trayvon Martin’s death: “Michael Vick got two and a half years for dog fighting.  George Zimmerman gets nothing for his part in … Continue reading →

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