Can a nation built on freedom still be grappling with who
truly belongs? As the United States marks 250 years of independence,
Phumi Mashigo unpacks the promises and contradictions that have shaped
the American story. She is joined by Charles Belk, founder of "Fitting
The Description", a nonprofit focused on addressing wrongful arrests and
mistaken identity cases. Charles gained international attention in 2014
after being wrongfully arrested for armed bank robbery because he "fit
the description" of a suspect. Together, they discuss the lessons of
history, the realities of the present, and what the next chapter of the
American experiment could look like.

Democracy Unplugged brings together thought leaders, activists and influencers to untangle the threads of democratic principles, dissect current challenges, and envision what our future could look like. Join the conversation as our panels delve into current affairs, political dynamics and social issues.