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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CONTACT: Kolleen O'Meara, +1-734-477-1224, komeara@bordersgroupinc.com,
or Daryl Mattson, +1-212-823-9774, dmattso1@bordersgroupinc.com, both of
Borders, Inc.

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http://www.bordersgroupinc.com/

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