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Juneteenth Now More Than Ever

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Richard Guzman

It’s Fall 2022 in earnest now.  For a couple of nights we’ve draped towels over our outdoor flower pots to protect against freezing temperatures, hoping to make the blooms last just a little longer. And we look back with nostalgia … Continue reading →

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The Neighbor Project’s 2022 Gala

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Richard Guzman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022:  A fun and inspirational evening celebrating the STARS who make our communities shine… > UPDATE 2: Read a brief follow up of the gala HERE.  > UPDATE 1:  Sorry. As of Sept. 12th the gala is SOLD … Continue reading →

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Whitewashing the Great Depression

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Richard Guzman

“How the preeminent photographic record of the period eclipsed people of color and shaped the nation’s self-image.” This is the subtitle of Sarah Boxer’s article “Whitewashing the Great Depression,” which appeared in The Atlantic, December 2020. Read the full article … Continue reading →

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