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Race Matters Series
Little Hope, Little Change: African Americans and Their Discontent in the Age of Obama Clarence Lusane
MCC Lounge
This talk will focus on the nature of American racial politics and policies during the Obama presidency and beyond. Lusane argues that the failure to address longstanding racial disparities was a consequence of conservative political resistance, missed opportunities by the Obama administration, and an understandable but problematic hesitation on the part of the black community to challenge the president. Clarence Lusane is an Associate Professor in the School of International Service at American University, the Program Director for Comparative and Regional Studies, and has regularly appeared on C-SPAN, PBS, and BET. Co-sponsored by the Center for Black Studies Research and the Center for New Racial Studies.
Cup of Culture-Meet the Filmmaker
Detained in the Desert
MCC Theater
Two people on opposite sides of the immigration debate find each other lost in the desert and discover their humanity and the true plight of migrants crossing the Arizona desert. Join us for a special screening and discussion with Chicana playwright Josefina Lopez (Real Women Have Curves) following the screening. Iliana Sosa, 82 min., English, 2013, USA. Co-sponsored by Latin American & Iberian Studies.
Tikkun Olam and U.S. Jewish Women in Their 20s Cheri Gurse
MCC Lounge
By highlighting the voices of 17 remarkable U.S. Jewish women in their 20s, this presentation will examine certain domains of Jewish identity including the Jewish value of tikkun olam, “repair the world.” If Jews are to advocate for social equity and to partner with other social justice activists and educators, these are the voices that offer vision and promise. Dr. Cheri Gurse is a UCSB alumna whose research suggests the possibility of new and different relationships about structural inequality, diversity, activism, and identity; coinciding between Jewish social justice activists and others who work for justice.
Immortal Technique
The Hub
Felipe Coronel, known as Immortal Technique, is a recording artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist. Hailing from Peru, by way of Harlem, New York, he is one of the highest selling independent artists putting forth a combination of globally themed revolutionary music with a gritty reality based street Hip-Hop. Not only is he an artist, but also a human rights advocate. The President of Viper Records, 4 records deep in the game, with over 250,000 records sold, he has the Hip-Hop community highly anticipating his 5th studio album, The Middle Passage. The Hub is located in the University Center at UC Santa Barbara. Tickets $5 UCSB Students and Children under 12/$15 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064 or buy online at www.mcc.ucsb.edu (extra fees apply). Co-sponsored by A.S. Program Board and the Hub.
