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Defining what's missing in our democracy

Season 40 Episode 3 | 55s

In 1975, Bella Abzug went on the "Dinah!" show and questioned what was missing in our democracy at the time. "Maybe we have wars instead of peace, because a whole part of the people are not involved in deciding what should happen to all of the people," said Abzug.

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Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
How Du Bois used "The Crisis" and NAACP efforts to expose racism and celebrate Black achievement.
Born in 1868, W.E.B. Du Bois rose from hardship to academic excellence.
At the 1900 Paris Expo, Du Bois used data to present a visually captivating case against racism.
Reconstruction saw Black progress, then backlash erased gains after brief equality.
Du Bois’ death at the 1963 March on Washington marked a passing of the torch in civil rights.
Comedian Chris Fleming talks about the process behind his iconic manic stage persona.
Poet Cindy Tran found her voice on Yelp and writes about family, identity and belonging.
Trumpeter Lani B. Supreme carries forward a musical legacy that transcends generations.