Melissa Harris-Perry to Appear on "Press Pause" on WAEC in Atlanta

    ATLANTA, GA, September 18, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- (http://www.letspresspause.com) Melissa Harris-Perry, author, MSNBC Contributor and Professor of Political Science is scheduled to appear on the radio talk show "Press Pause" on WAEC Love 860 AM, Saturday, September 24th at 6pm to promote her new book, "Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America".

"Sister Citizen" is an examination of how the perceptions of the black woman in America are intertwined with their struggle for political relevance. The subtitle of the book, "For Colored Girls Who've Considered Politics When Being Strong Isn't Enough" is a play on the title of the 1975 Broadway stage play written by Ntozake Shange, "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf". Harris-Perry is also the author of "Barbershops, Bibles, and BET: Everyday Talk and Black Political Thought".

"I am a tremendous fan of Ms. Harris-Perry's", says Patricia Wilson-Smith, the host of Press Pause. "She is one of the great political minds of our time. I've watched her first as a contributor and then as a guest host on MSNBC, and her intellect is stunning. We are honored that she would agree to appear on our show, and I can't wait to discuss her new book with her!"

The weekly radio show Press Pause is produced by LiveWire Entertainment, and combines topical news, entertainment, commentary, and interviews with local and national notables. Wilson-Smith herself earned acclaim with her debut novel "Duped by Love", and has appeared on the nationally syndicated television show, Democracy Now!, as well as in countless other news media, including the New York Times, the Huffington Post, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

About WAEC: WAEC is a member of the Beasley Broadcast Group, and is one of the longest running inspirational talk radio stations in the Atlanta area. Their programming features a wide variety of local and national shows from some of the most prominent inspirational broadcasters in the industry. They also feature a wide variety of health, lifestyle, and entertainment programs. To learn more, visit http://www.Love860.com or http://www.bbgi.com.

About LiveWire Entertainment: LIVEWIRE ENTERTAINMENT is a full service entertainment company that hosts entertainment events throughout the southern United States. To learn more, visit http://www.livewireentertains.com or http://www.letspresspause.com.

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