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United States Eddie Glaude Jr. is a distinguished scholar, author, and public intellectual, known for his incisive commentary on race, democracy, and American society. He regularly appears as a political commentator and columnist, offering insights on contemporary issues.
Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies, a program he helped shape as a doctoral candidate and later served as its inaugural chair for over fourteen years.
Dr. Glaude is on the Morehouse College Board of Trustees, having received his Bachelor of Arts from the institution in 1989.
Glaude frequently appears as a contributor on MSNBC programs such as "Morning Joe" and "Deadline White House" with Nicolle Wallace.
Glaude is a columnist for TIME Magazine, contributing articles on various topics.
Glaude regularly appears on "Meet the Press" on Sundays, a program broadcast by NBC.
The acclaimed scholar and author Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. has been appointed to the board of directors of Deep South Today.
SHRM announced Eddie Glaude Jr., bestselling author and Princeton African American Studies Dept. Chair, as a keynote speaker.
Glaude delivered a commencement speech at Colgate University in 2015, which was recognized by the New York Times.
Glaude delivered the keynote message at Claflin University's 147th Commencement Convocation in 2017.
Glaude served as the Baccalaureate Speaker for Wake Forest University in 2022.
Glaude was announced as Russell Sage College's Commencement Speaker in 2023.
Glaude is scheduled to serve as the speaker for Chestnut Hill College's 98th Annual Commencement in 2025.
Eddie Steven Glaude Jr. was born on September 4, 1968, in Moss Point, Mississippi. His early life was shaped by his father’s service in the Vietnam War and later at the United States Postal Service, and his mother’s work as a cleaning supervisor. Glaude received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Morehouse College in 1989, attending at age 16. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in African American studies from Temple University, and later earned a Master’s degree and a Doctor of Philosophy in religion from Princeton University.
Glaude began his academic career at Bowdoin College. In 2002, he joined Princeton University’s faculty as an associate professor. He served as the chair of the Center for African American Studies from 2009 to 2015, and subsequently as the inaugural chair of the Department of African American Studies from 2015 until 2023. Since 2018, he has held the position of James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies. His scholarly work includes significant contributions to the study of African American religion and philosophy, marked by books such as “An Uncommon Faith: A Pragmatic Approach to the Study of African American Religion” and “Exodus! Religion, Race and Nation in Early 19th Century Black America,” which received the William Sanders Scarborough Book Prize.
Beyond his academic roles, Glaude is a prominent public intellectual. He is a New York Times bestselling author of works such as “Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul” and “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own.” His commitment to engaging wider audiences is evident through his role as a columnist for TIME Magazine and a frequent contributor to MSNBC programs like “Morning Joe” and “Deadline White House,” as well as “Meet the Press.” He was also president of the American Academy of Religion in 2017. He consistently challenges the public to examine the collective American consciousness through the lens of history, current events, and social justice.
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