The American Hero and the American Dream: Reflections on Our Contemporary Political Narratives
Sunday, September 28, 2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Brooklyn Museum
About this Event
The American Hero and the American Dream: Reflections on Our Contemporary Political Narratives
September 28
1 pm to 3 pm
The Forum, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum
In this interactive panel, academics, journalists, and comedians discuss the dominant narratives--perpetuated by both the campaigns and the media--during this unprecedented election. As they explore the ways in which these two presidential candidates and their VPs have been framed, they will also be examining the way the American public still thinks about race, class, and gender, and how this election has served to defibrillate so many beating, bleeding political hearts.
Moderator: Courtney E. Martin, author and columnist for The American Prospect Online
Panelists:
Charlton McIlwain, Assistant Professor of Culture and Communication, NYU
Ramin Hedayati, producer at The Daily Show
Gloria Feldt, author and political commentator
September 28
1 pm to 3 pm
The Forum, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum
In this interactive panel, academics, journalists, and comedians discuss the dominant narratives--perpetuated by both the campaigns and the media--during this unprecedented election. As they explore the ways in which these two presidential candidates and their VPs have been framed, they will also be examining the way the American public still thinks about race, class, and gender, and how this election has served to defibrillate so many beating, bleeding political hearts.
Moderator: Courtney E. Martin, author and columnist for The American Prospect Online
Panelists:
Charlton McIlwain, Assistant Professor of Culture and Communication, NYU
Ramin Hedayati, producer at The Daily Show
Gloria Feldt, author and political commentator