The Dream Deferred
The Dream Deferred explores the historical experiences of diverse people who have migrated to California and challenge the myth of the California Dream. Why is it that some have benefited from its promises while others have not?
Episodes
6 episodes
On Unsettling California: The Exhibit
On this special episode of The Dream Deferred, we take you through the Unsettling California exhibit showcased at the glass box gallery on campus at UC Santa Barbara. In this episode, we introduce you to the contributing artis...
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Season 1
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35:42
On Japanese-American Art & Activism with Devon Tsuno
In this episode of The Dream Deferred, we speak with artist Devon Tsuno, Associate Professor of Art and co-director of the Praxis art engagement program at California State Uni...
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Episode 4
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40:08
On Queer Afrofuturism with Kara Keeling
In this episode of The Dream Deferred, we sit down with Kara Keeling, USC Professor of Cinema and Media Studies to talk about her book Queer Times, Black Futures. This book explores Afrofuturism through the lens of Black femin...
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Episode 3
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30:30
On California's Political State of Resistance with Manuel Pastor
In this episode of The Dream Deferred, we are joined by USC Professor and economist Manuel Pastor, who discusses his book, State of Resistance: What California's Dizzying Descent a...
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38:08