There was a lot of discussion surrounding the United States’ recent July 4th celebrations. There were festivities, like New York's parade of tall ships, and controversies, such as when musicians like Martina McBride and The Commodores canceled concert appearances due to an organizing group's affiliation with the president.

With so much being said— and felt— about these celebrations, it’s important to take a deeper look into what national anniversaries represent and the broader history behind them.

Joining us for the conversation is professor and political commentator Eddie Glaude Jr. His latest book is America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries.

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Eddie S. Glaude Jr.: James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University and a frequent contributor to MS NOW. He is also the bestselling author of Begin Again. His latest book is America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries.

There was a lot of discussion surrounding the United States&rsquo; recent July 4th celebrations. There were festivities, like New York's <a href="https://youtu.be/blkYut_cvXg?si=dAg_-ODIB1AlrZGT">parade of tall ships</a>, and controversies, such as when musicians like Martina McBride and The Commodores <a href="https://youtu.be/cGyZa8kMT6Y?si=_70gD4QoEu5-76BW">canceled concert appearances</a> due to an organizing group's affiliation with the president.
With so much being said&mdash; and felt&mdash; about these celebrations, it&rsquo;s important to take a deeper look into what national anniversaries represent and the broader history behind them.
Joining us for the conversation is professor and political commentator Eddie Glaude Jr. His latest book is <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673832/america-usa-by-eddie-s-glaude-jr/">America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation&rsquo;s Anniversaries</a>.
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Eddie S. Glaude Jr.: James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University and a frequent contributor to MS NOW. He is also the bestselling author of <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/575725/begin-again-by-eddie-s-glaude-jr/">Begin Again</a>. His latest book is <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673832/america-usa-by-eddie-s-glaude-jr/">America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation&rsquo;s Anniversaries</a>.
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Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.
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