Tag Archives: James Baldwin

Black Voice, White Voice: Baldwin vs Buckley

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Richard Guzman

Below is a VIDEO showing about 15 minutes of one of the most famous debates of the 20th century: James Baldwin vs William Buckley at the Cambridge Union in February 1965.  The proposition up for debate: “The American Dream has … Continue reading →

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Awards: A Father’s Perspective

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Richard Guzman

Below is an 8-minute VIDEO of Rick Guzman’s remarks after receiving one of his alma mater’s 2024 Alumni of the Year awards.  It was a stellar group, including a doctor, a widely published poet, and a 3-star general, which explains … Continue reading →

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We Wear the Mask – Part 2

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Richard Guzman

I gave this talk nearly 31 years ago at a professional psychology conference, where I urged minorities to keep wearing masks.  For more detail and context, read the introduction to PART 1 of the talk.  Part 1 ended with James … Continue reading →

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