Which phenomenon is Langston Hughes exploring in his poems "I Dream a World" and "Democracy"?

Both poems focus on the limits and injustices Black Americans face. In “Democracy,” Hughes demands equal rights and freedom rather than having to wait for them; “I Dream a World” imagines a world without prejudice or hatred. Together, the poems explore the effects of cultural, moral, and legal boundaries imposed on Black Americans, so D is correct.

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