Eddie Glaude facts for kids
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Eddie Steven Glaude Jr. is an American professor and author, born on September 4, 1968. He is a special kind of professor at Princeton University. There, he teaches about African American studies and religion. From 2015 to 2023, Professor Glaude was the first leader of Princeton's African American Studies department.
Professor Glaude teaches many different subjects, like history and philosophy. He is often asked by news channels to share his ideas. He is an expert on how race and religion shape people's views in the United States. He has written many books and articles for well-known newspapers and magazines. You might have seen him on TV shows like Morning Joe or Meet the Press.
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Early Life and School
Eddie S. Glaude Jr. grew up in Moss Point, Mississippi. He was born there on September 4, 1968. His father was in the United States Navy and later worked for the post office. His mother worked as a cleaning supervisor. Eddie grew up with his sister and brother.
When he was 16, Eddie went to Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He earned his first degree in political science in 1989. After that, he studied at Temple University and Princeton University. He earned more advanced degrees in African American studies and religion. Today, he helps guide Morehouse College as a member of its board.
Professor and Leader
Professor Glaude started his teaching career at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. In 2002, Princeton University invited him to join their team. He became a professor there that same year.
At Princeton, he led the Center for African American Studies from 2009 to 2015. When it became a full department in 2015, he was its first leader. He held this important role until 2023. Since 2018, he has been a special professor called the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor. This title is given to professors who are leaders in their field.
In 2017, Professor Glaude was the president of the American Academy of Religion. This is a big group for people who study religion.
Sharing Ideas with the Public
Professor Glaude often appears on TV news shows. He shares his knowledge of history and his thoughts on current events. He helps people understand important topics.
In 2016, he wrote an article for Time magazine. He shared his thoughts on the 2016 United States presidential election. He explained why he didn't fully support one of the main candidates. He said he preferred a different candidate who had ideas closer to his own.
Speeches for Graduates
Professor Glaude has given many speeches at college graduation ceremonies. These are called commencement speeches. He has spoken at places like:
- Colgate University (2015)
- Claflin University (2017)
- Wake Forest University (2022)
- Russell Sage College (2023)
- Chestnut Hill College (2025)
His speech at Colgate University in 2015 was even mentioned in The New York Times. It was listed as one of the most inspiring graduation speeches.
Family Life
Eddie Glaude is married to Winnifred Brown-Glaude. She is also a professor, teaching sociology and African American studies. They have a son named Langston Ellis Glaude. Langston studied Africana studies at Brown University.
Books by Eddie Glaude
Professor Glaude has written several books. One of his books is:
- An Uncommon Faith: A Pragmatic Approach to the Study of African American Religion (2018).
