# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WHYY Bridging Blocks: Democracy in the United States: 250 Years in the Making
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Wednesday, January 21
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Half Conference Center, Lower Level
Learn more: https://chplnj.libcal.com/event/15411661
Register now: https://support.whyy.org/page/91864/event/1

Democracy in the United States: 250 Years in the Making


Democracy traces its origins to 500 BCE, when the Greeks adopted Demokratia, or ‘rule by the people’. Ancient Athenians practiced direct democracy, where citizens voted and enacted laws themselves. In the United States we live in a representative democracy, governed by elected officials. The phrase “We the People,” enshrined in the constitution aspires to balance power and ensure that the government serves everyone.


Is democracy still the most effective form of governance? How do you think this 3,000-year-old concept can evolve to meet the needs of modern society?

Host - Tony Cuffie Senior Manager Community & Engagement, WHYY News
Moderator - Brisa Luzzi Castro Community Convener, WHYY News
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- **Event Categories**: business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://support.whyy.org/page/91864/event/1?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=cherry+hill-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cherry Hill
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08034
- **lat**: 39.92068
- **long**: -75.00463
- **full address**: 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08034

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Cherry Hill Public Library (https://allevents.in/org/cherry-hill-public-library/25938400)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08034
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Cherry Hill Public Library
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about WHYY Bridging Blocks: Democracy in the United States: 250 Years in the Making ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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