Category Archives: Black Writers
Historian for Social Change
The sound of his name says a lot: John Hope Franklin. One of America’s greatest historians and black writers, his books and life gave direction to so much social change. John Hope Franklin (1914-2009) taught at the University of Chicago from 1964 to 1982, … Continue reading
Activism & Inwardness: An Appreciation of Carolyn Rodgers (1945-2010)
Remarks at her Memorial by Richard R. Guzman, ETA Theater, Chicago, May 4, 2010. ____________________ Thank you for inviting me to take part in this memorial. It is one of my life’s great honors. And thank you for letting me … Continue reading
Black Writing From Chicago
Review: Black Writing from Chicago: In the World, Not of It? ( 5-Stars ) Native Sons and Daughters Chicago’s black lit history gets its due in a new anthology. By — Jonathan Messinger Richard Guzman’s new collection of African-American writing … Continue reading