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It’s A Wonderful Life: Home Ownership in America

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Richard Guzman

No doubt, this will be the strangest review of the classic film and holiday favorite It’s A Wonderful Life you’ll ever read.  I’m focusing on one aspect that’s absolutely central, but usually overlooked.   Not on famed director Frank Capra’s … Continue reading →

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Emmanuel House SILENT AUCTION

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Richard Guzman

Our 5th Annual Silent Auction. NOVEMBER 16, 2012. Once again 100’s of items. And you’ll be supporting a great cause: helping the working class poor better their lives and building better neighborhoods for everyone! Come Join Us.  Friday – Nov. … Continue reading →

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Lorraine Hansberry: The Battle for Fair Housing

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Richard Guzman

We’re still struggling with fair housing. In so many areas of the United States, segregated neighborhoods are as bad as they ever have been—or worse, much worse—while over a million children don’t have homes at all. This made me look … Continue reading →

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