Reimagining Leadership & Protests with Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
May 28, 2024
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Eddie S. Glaude Jr., a distinguished professor, discusses the historical lineage and efficacy of protests, emphasizing the need to rethink mobilization and avoid 'outsourcing' change. Topics include inflection points in mass movements, student protests at Morehouse University, radical facets of historical protests, critiques of leadership, and the importance of virtue ethics in democracy.
Grassroots movements drive lasting societal change through citizen engagement and self-governance.
Balancing personal moral values with societal responsibilities is crucial in political engagement.
Social media plays a role in modern activism, emphasizing sustainable networked activism over challenges of mobilizing mass movements.
Deep dives
Analysis of Democratic Societal Movements
The discussion delves into the importance of grassroots movements in shaping democracy, highlighting the impact of historical protests and civil rights movements. It emphasizes the need for genuine citizen engagement and self-governance to drive lasting societal change.
Exploring Virtue and Self-Cultivation in Politics
The conversation touches on the significance of virtue and self-cultivation in political engagement, drawing insights from historical figures like James Baldwin and Ella Baker. It delves into the complexities of balancing personal moral values with societal responsibilities.
Impact of Social Media on Activism
The podcast reflects on the role of social media in modern activism, referencing examples like the Arab Spring and George Floyd protests. It considers the challenges of mobilizing mass movements through social platforms and the importance of sustainable, networked activism.
Historical Reflection and Contemporary Realities
The dialogue navigates between historical perspectives on democracy and current societal challenges. It underscores the ongoing nature of democratic work, emphasizing the need for continuous introspection, collective action, and adaptation in response to evolving political landscapes.
Concluding Thoughts on Democracy and Civic Responsibilities
The conversation concludes with reflections on the dynamic nature of democracy and civic duties. It underscores the absence of a final equilibrium in democratic systems, highlighting the ongoing need for citizen engagement, self-reflection, and commitment to social transformation.
Its been four years since the murder of George Floyd at the hands Minneapolis police officers and the unrest that was unleashed in the wake of his death. And now we’re in a moment where another global protest movement is flourishing in denouncement of the Israeli war in Gaza. This week, we’re taking a look at the historical lineage and efficacy of protests, as well as ways we might rethink mobilization. Our guest this week has spent decades researching and writing about the dynamic nature and effectiveness of social movements. Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is the James S. McDonnell distinguished professor of African American studies at Princeton University and is the author of numerous books including his latest, “We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For.” Glaude joins WITHpod to discuss inflection points in historical and contemporary mass movements, reaction to recent protests on college campuses, why he says we must avoid “outsourcing” change and more.
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