Borders(R) Columbus Circle Store Welcomes Author Michael Eric Dyson and Recording Artist Chrisette Michele

Borders(R) Columbus Circle Store Welcomes Author Michael Eric Dyson and Recording Artist Chrisette Michele

 ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 16 /PRNewswire/ --    Who:  Dr. Michael Eric Dyson has been named by "Ebony" as one of the 100         Most Influential African Americans. He is the author of 14 books         including "Come Hell or High Water" and his latest, "Know What I         Mean?" Dyson is a professor at Georgetown University, where he         teaches Theology, English and African American Studies. Dubbed "the         Hip-Hop Intellectual" by critics and fans for his pioneering         explorations of rap music in the academy and beyond, Dyson is         uniquely situated to probe the most compelling and controversial         dimensions of hip-hop culture.          Surrounded by music since she was a small child, Long Island bred         songwriter, singer and composer Chrisette Michele has been blessed         with an old soul and a deep appreciation for the harmonic         foundations that includes gospel and jazz. Her debut CD on Def Jam         is entitled "I Am."    What:  Michele performing songs from her CD, "I Am" and Dyson discussing          topics from his latest book, "Know What I Mean?" Both Michele and          Dyson will sign copies of "I Am" and "Know What I Mean?"          respectively.    When:  Tuesday, July 17 at 7 p.m.    Where:  Borders           Time Warner Center           10 Columbus Circle           New York, NY 10019           (212) 823-9775    Why:  Fans have the opportunity to personally meet Dyson and Michele         during the autograph sessions as well as experience a special in-         store performance. Borders is excited to welcome Dyson and Michele         to the Columbus Circle store.    Media   Contact:  Media interested in attending this event should contact Daryl             Mattson at (212) 823-9774 or at dmattso1@bordersgroupinc.com.              Media interested in learning more about Borders should contact             Kolleen O'Meara at (734) 477-1224 or at             komeara@bordersgroupinc.com.    About Borders Group, Inc.  

Borders, Inc. is a subsidiary of Borders Group. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Borders Group is a $4.1 billion global retailer of books, music and movies with more than 1,200 stores and 32,000 employees worldwide. More information on the company is available at http://www.bordersgroupinc.com/.

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