Michael Baisden Show Features Sophia A. Nelson Book: Black Woman Redefined

June 15, 2011 - PRLog -- As part of a national discussion on improving the perception and image of black women in the Age of Michelle Obama, Michael Baisden, the nationally syndicated radio personality, is featuring Sophia A. Nelson, an author and respected cultural thought leader, as this week’s highly coveted “Book of the Week”.

Nelson, who has written, “Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama” (www.BlackWomanRedefined.com), is scheduled to be featured during Baisden’s broadcast today, aired 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm EST in 72 markets around the country. (Check local listings at http://baisdenlive.com)

In light of First Lady Michelle Obama’s upcoming trip to South Africa and the Psychology Today article that described African-American women as “physically unattractive”, this timely book has fueled lively, healthy and inspirational conversations around the country.  Nelson’s book, released on May 31st, is already a best seller on Amazon.com

“This book is a rallying cry for black women around the country,” Nelson said. “During the past few weeks, everywhere I go to talk about the book, I’m amazed at the reaction. Sisters are hugging me, they’re crying and most of all they’re thanking me for talking about issues that often don’t get addressed.  Even brothers, who are deeply intertwined in this book, tell me that they really appreciate that they are part of this conversation.”

Nelson uses proprietary national research (conducted with expert women’s pollster Kellyanne Conway of The Polling Company, Inc./Woman Trend and Dr. Silas Lee, of Dr. Silas Lee and Associates and the Ernest N. Morial Endowed assistant professor of sociology at Xavier University of Louisiana and real-life stories to reveal what drives and perpetuates common myths and misconceptions of black women.

Additional findings can be found on the polling company™, inc./WomanTrend website, pollingcompany.com, and the Black Woman Redefined website, BlackWomanRedefined.com.

Celebrity guest contributors to the book include CNN’s Soledad O’Brien, Tom Joyner Morning Show’s Roland S. Martin & Jeff Johnson, Academy award nominated actress Taraji Henson, and For Colored Girls’ Kimberly Elise along with Dr. Lamont Hill, ABC’s The View Co-host Sherri Shepherd, Congressmen Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D-IL) and Terri Sewell (D-Alabama), and many more. Black Woman Redefined is available online, at bookstores nationwide, and through Perseus Distribution. Orders only, please call toll-free 1-800-343-4499 or email orderentry@perseusbooks.com.

Nelson is available for interviews and speaking engagements. For interviews, media review copy and/or high resolution artwork, contact Neil Foote, Foote Communications, (214) 448-3765, neil@neilfoote.com with credential and complete shipping details.

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