PBS interview with the creators of a new film about America’s unique system of historically black colleges
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This Democracy Culture archive combines interesting culture, lifestyle, celebrities, weird news, and humor related to democracy. Democracy is a part of nature itself, a way of group decision making that is revolutionary in its application to political power. Democracy exists as part of our culture and is reflected in surprising ways throughout. These stories highlight the many expressions of democracy in everyday life. Also see our Political Art section.
Comedian John Oliver takes on Israeli corruption controversy
John Oliver, host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” took Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife to task
Actor Jennifer Lawrence taking year off to help ‘fix our democracy’
She’s taking a year off from acting in order to pursue a career in activism and help “fix our democracy”
There is a dark side to the North Korean Olympics spectacle
Athletes are forced to stand in front of crowds to be publicly abused and condemned if they fail to win
Zimbabwean women artists getting some deserved recognition
The intellectual, social and cultural space of African women in formerly colonised nations had been restricted
A perspective on Black History Month from Africa
Black History Month is an annual event that started in America in 1929 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson
The gifted playwright championing Cherokee human rights
Play tackles tribal justice in the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and the larger fight to protect indigenous women
Satirical North Korean political art is defector’s way of hitting back
North Korea-born artist and political defector Sun Mu was trained as a propaganda artist in his native North
Why African audiences celebrate Black Panther movie release
Film triggered the enthusiasm of African fans and a sense of pride that Hollywood has finally plugged a gap
Rio carnival winner shocks with anti-corruption performance
Traditional samba school Beija Flor crowned winner of the Rio carnival after performance portraying politicians as rats