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Democracy In Color

Season 2 Episode 207 | 56m 46s

Race and identity have always shaped U.S. politics, and reemerged five years ago with new intensity and the unapologetic driver of Donald Trump's unexpected victory. The crowd-pleasing candidate merely marshaled spirits unleashed half a century ago in what was a culmination of the so-called "Southern strategy," the Republicans' to push race and identity to the political forefront.

Aired: 06/28/22 | Expires: 03/01/23
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
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Cyril asks Rosalind to go away for the weekend.
Follow filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman as she searches for her place in the little people community.
The Turner children are hard at work planning their time capsule.
Everyone is talking about the time capsule, including the women of Nonnatus House.
Phyllis shares a touching time capsule message with Miss Higgins.
Sister Catherine finds the perfect way to ensure Nonnatus House is never forgotten.
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