Although Steinbeck and Coates argue against the Dream, many of the class projects show a strong support for the American Dream and its offerings. Jackie Robinson, the first professional African American baseball player, was introduced during the Pursuit of Happiness presentation. Despite backlash from teammates, fans, and other coaches, Robinson followed his own version of the American Dream. Threats, gentleman’s agreements, and racism created challenging obstacles for Jackie; however, his determination drove him to persevere the hate and achieve his goal of playing baseball. Undeniably, it may be more difficult to pursue goals depending on race, religion, and ethnicity, but through the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) presentation,
