WE ARE THE LEADERS WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR

ABOUT AUTHOR EDDIE S. GLAUDE JR.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Begin Again, a politically astute, lyrical meditation on how ordinary people can shake off their reliance on a small group of professional politicians ... Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is the author of several books, including Democracy in Black and the New York Times bestseller Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own, winner of the Harriet Beecher Stowe

Here’s more about him here: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674737600

Finding Light in Dark Times: A Personal Reflection

As I prepare for my 40-day prayer fast from technology and social media, I've been reflecting on what might seem like dark times in America. Yet I've come to see these challenges differently - they're actually gifts to those of us who love this country deeply and envision a progressive path forward.

The light bearers of our future are already here. They're the brilliant young minds working in:

• Non-profits pursuing social change

• Businesses reimagining commerce

• Technology shaping our digital future

• Mental health supporting our communities

• The arts telling our essential stories

I see this light firsthand in my own family - my three remarkable sons and two wonderful daughters-in-love. And beyond them, I've had the privilege of knowing other extraordinary young people who I believe will transform our world: Corey, Austin, Caroline, Court, Lisa, Evan, Melanie, Sydney, Dominique, and Numa.

And let's not forget those of us whose hearts remain forever young at 21 - we too have our part to play in this transformation. Together, we can make 2025 a year of magic and positive change.