Tag Archives: Rick Guzman

Rick Guzman: Inequalities grow but hope remains in communities

The video below shows the beginning of remarks made by Rick Guzman, who spoke at North Central College this February (2014) as part of the college’s year long theme of Global Human Rights, in particular the reduction of poverty.  He also spoke about … Continue reading

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Daybreak Shelter Service Schedule

Join me and other volunteers—mainly from Friendship United Methodist Church—as we prepare food, serve it, and speak with shelter residents at Daybreak on the third Friday and Saturday of each month in Joliet, Illinois.  I’ve coordinated this program for many … Continue reading

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A Return to Plessy vs. Ferguson?

Note: This article considers a monograph by Rick Guzman, my eldest son, the co-founder, with his wife Desiree, of Emmanuel House, which in 2016 was named one of the “Top 100 Most Innovative” social change organizations in the world.  Also … Continue reading

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