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CLASS Bookstore Presents: What Is The Fourth of July To Black People?

Wed, Jun 17

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First Unitarian Universalist Church of H

Come and see a special conversation with Princeton professor of African American Studies and author, Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., about his latest book, America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows The Nation's Anniversaries.

CLASS Bookstore Presents: What Is The Fourth of July To Black People?
CLASS Bookstore Presents: What Is The Fourth of July To Black People?

Time & Location

Jun 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

First Unitarian Universalist Church of H, 5200 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

About the Event


We invite you to come and check out a powerful conversation with Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., professor of African American Studies at Princeton University and author of the book, America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows The Nation's Anniversaries.


Dr. Glaude will be in conversation with Aswad Walker, professor of African American Studies at University of Houston - Main Campus and the associate pastor at the Shrine of the Black Madonna, Houston.


About The Book (From The Publisher)

Celebrated public intellectual Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. presents a groundbreaking analysis of the vicious cycles of American history and the country’s enduring refusal to face its true nature—especially at the moments when national anniversaries steer us back toward the mythology meant to disguise the truth.


America, U.S.A., deliberately formulated and beautifully written, details a heart-wrenching exploration of America’s legacy. It is a magnificently complex combination of lessons and voices—from W.E.B. DuBois and John…


Tickets

  • Book / Ticket Bundle

    Sale ends

    Jun 17, 9:00 PM CDT

    This ticket includes a copy of the book, America, U.S.A. by Eddie Glaude, Jr., as well as admission to the event.

    $31.00

    +$2.56 Texas Tax

    +$0.84 ticket service fee

Total

$0.00

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