From the author of the New York Times bestseller Begin Again comes a thought-provoking exploration of how ordinary individuals can break free from the influence of a small group of professional politicians and take charge of creating a more just democracy. In We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., a leading scholar and bestselling author, argues that personal growth and self-improvement should be central to Black political activism.
Drawing on the lives and teachings of influential figures like Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Ella Baker, Glaude emphasizes that each individual has the power to become a hero in shaping a better democracy. Through a series of lectures delivered at Harvard University, Glaude reflects on the limitations of the Obama presidency and the need to move beyond the allure of charismatic leaders to effect real change.
Combining personal anecdotes with insights from thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Dewey, Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Ralph Ellison, Glaude challenges readers to find their own voices and address contemporary challenges with creativity and courage. We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For is a passionate call to action, reminding us that the strength of American democracy lies in the collective efforts of its citizens, not in the leadership of a few.
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“We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For” by Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is a compelling call to action for individuals to take charge of creating a more just and perfect democracy. Glaude, a renowned scholar and bestselling author, challenges readers to move beyond relying on a small group of professional politicians and instead emphasizes personal growth and self-improvement as essential elements of effective Black political activism.
In this book, Glaude draws on the lives and teachings of influential figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Ella Baker to illustrate how ordinary individuals have the power to become heroes in shaping a better democracy. He critiques the limitations of relying on charismatic leaders, as seen during the Obama presidency, and encourages readers to find their own voices and take action to effect real change.
Through a series of lectures delivered at Harvard University, Glaude combines personal anecdotes with insights from thinkers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Dewey, Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, and Ralph Ellison. He challenges readers to reflect on their own beliefs and traditions, urging them to address contemporary challenges with creativity and courage.
“We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For” is a thought-provoking and passionate reminder that the strength of American democracy lies in the collective efforts of its citizens. Glaude’s book serves as a powerful call to action, inspiring readers to step up and become the leaders they have been searching for.
