Eddie Glaude

Eddie Glaude, a New York Times bestselling author and the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, established his foundational scholarship after earning his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Morehouse College in 1989, followed by a Master of Arts in African American Studies from Temple University, and both a Master’s degree and a Doctor of Philosophy in Religion from Princeton University. His academic career began at Bowdoin College before he joined Princeton University’s faculty as an associate professor in 2002. He served as the Chair of the Center for African American Studies from 2009 to 2015, and subsequently became the inaugural Chair of the Department of African American Studies from 2015 until 2023.

Since 2018, Glaude has held the distinguished position of James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies, continuing to shape discourse on contemporary issues at Princeton. Glaude is a recognized columnist for TIME Magazine and a frequent contributor to prominent MSNBC programs, including ‘Morning Joe’ and ‘Deadline White House,’ as well as NBC’s ‘Meet the Press.’ Through these platforms, he offers incisive commentary on race, democracy, and American society, consistently challenging the public to examine the collective American consciousness. His most recent publication, ‘We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For,’ released in 2024, continues his impactful exploration of these critical themes.