Diversity and unity illuminate democracy

How Diversity and unity illuminate the true meaning of democracy
Provide examples of how the policies of the White Elites in the US Government contradicted their ideals from the year 1940-2020. Use several historical documents such as speeches, letters, laws, and policies to give examples of how some individuals claimed to believe in democracy; however, their perspectives in some aspects showed that they still held onto conservative ideologies. Give examples of how those White Elites/politicians frequently claimed to support freedom, equality, and democracy, still, they created policies that violated these ideals and reinforced systemic inequality and oppression. Discuss specific marginalized individuals that faced inequity, and came together with other oppressed individuals to protest for equality.
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