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America, U.S.A. at Free Library of Philadelphia
Dates: 5/27/2026
📍 Theatre: Free Library of Philadelphia
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Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. presents America, U.S.A. as part of the Free Library of Philadelphia's Spring Author Events Series on May 27, 2026. This event is poised to engage the audience in critical conversations about America's cultural and social landscape. Glaude, a prominent scholar and public intellectual, will share insights drawn from his extensive work on race, politics, and identity in America. The event will take place at the Parkway Central Library, a central hub for literary and cultural enrichment in Philadelphia.
Cast and Creative Team for America, U.S.A. at Free Library of Philadelphia
Creative Team
Namwali Serpell
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Bob Spitz
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Andre M. Perry
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
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Lynn Matluck Brooks
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Heather Ann Thompson
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Daniel Blank
Managing Director
Sarah Maiellano
PR Consultant
Markus Zusak
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M Lin
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James Martin, SJ
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Matthew F. Delmont
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Lee Bollinger
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Rachel Eliza Griffiths
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Ray Beauchamp
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Ezekiel J. Emanuel
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Colm Tóibín
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Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.
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Annette Gordon-Reed
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