The speaker in Hughes's poem "Democracy" encourages people to

bravely stand up for what is right.

peacefully support change.

patiently wait for equality to come.

silently let change take its course.

The speaker in the poem encourages people to:

A. bravely stand up for what is right.

Explanation:

In his poem "Democracy", Langston Hughes develops the idea that waiting for change does no good. He criticizes those who think we should let things take their course. According to the speaker, "Tomorrow is another day. / I do not need my freedom when I'm dead. / I cannot live on tomorrow's bread. " The speaker does not think compromise and fear will lead us anywhere. We should, therefore, bravely stand up for what is right, boldly demand equality. After all, "I live here, too. / I want freedom / Just as you."