Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and chair of African American Studies at Princeton University. He is the former president of the American Academy of Religion, the largest professional organization of scholars of religion in the world.
Glaude is the author of several important books on African American religion and philosophy including “Democracy in Black: How Race Still Enslaves the American Soul,” which has been described as “one of the most imaginative, daring books of the twenty-first century.” His most recent book is “An Uncommon Faith: A Pragmatic Approach to the Study of African American Religion.” He is currently at work on a book about James Baldwin. Glaude is also a columnist for Time magazine and a regular contributor on MSNBC.
Whether he is teaching in the classroom, writing in popular magazines, or offering commentary on television, Glaude is driven by a commitment to think carefully with others in public.