C. A. Webb Presents... "Separate But Equal: African American Authors in Today's Bookstores, Part 2"

Join Cyrus A. Webb of Conversations Book Club and Conversations LIVE! Radio for Part 2* of his discussion "Separate But Equal: African American Authors in Today's Bookstores". Joining Webb will be authors Evie Rhodes, Carleen Brice, Joey Pinkney, Tony Lindsay and Roy Glenn.

The discussion will take place live on Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 6p.m CST (7p.m. EST/4p.m. PT) for the hour and will include your thoughts through the phone line and chatroom. Among the issues talked about will be the following:

1)How do you think a segregated section has affected your sales and audience personally?
2)How is any form of segregation accepted today as a "good thing"?
3)For readers who say it provides convenience, is it really just a sign of laziness that is negatively affecting book sales?
4)What role does the publisher play in making the playing field in bookstores more level?
5)How far are you willing to go to reach out to a wider audience of readers?

To listen to the show live and let your voice be heard, simply tune in to Conversations LIVE! Radio at this link: http://tinyurl.com/lasbje Want to email questions or comments for the panel? Send them to Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or leave them on his voicemail service at 601.896.5616.


*If you missed part two of this important topic with authors Gloria Mallette, Bernice McFadden and Margaret Johnson Hodge, visit this link: http://tobtr.com/s/673420 . Previous episodes of Conversations LIVE! Radio can be found here.

INTRODUCING "C. A. Webb Presents..." Series

Since 1999, artist/author/columnist, radio and television show host Cyrus A. Webb has been hosting events that have kept people talking. You are now invited to join him for a special series of discussions (each an hour in length) geared towards sparking conversation and addressing hot button issues. "C. A. Webb Presents..." will have something for everyone, but more importantly, it will allow the public to be involved. Using an interactive chat room and taking calls, the entire program will let you be heard.

Below is a listing of topics discussed and events centered around them:

* (MISSION ACCOMPLISHED) Thurs. July 16, 2009: "Hip Hop Under Obama: Change We Can Believe In?",Part One with Taj Longino of Hype Magazine

* (MISSION ACCOMPLISHED) Sun. July 26, 2009: "A Tribute To E. Lynn Harris"

* Mon. Aug. 10th @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. ESt/5p.m. PT) - "Faith & Literature" / Bestselling authors Evie Rhodes, Kenneth Worth and Don Greco discuss the role that their faith plays in the books they write.

* Thurs. Aug. 20th @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) - "RACIAL PRIDE: A Thin Line Between Love & Hate"

* Thurs. Aug. 27th @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/ 5p.m. PST) -"HOW SPORTS LOVERS BALL WITH BOOKS" Featuring guest authors Kurtis Scaletta, Sherry Hill and more!

* Thurs. Sept. 3rd @ 7p.m CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PST) - "Discussion of the book 'Unsigned Hype'" with special guest author Booker T. Mattison

* Sun. Sept. 6th @ 6p.m. CST (7p.m. EST/4p.m. PT) --- "SEPARATE BUT EQUAL: African American Authors in Today's Bookstores, Part 1" with authors Gloria Mallette, Bernice McFadden and Margaret Johnson Hodge

* Sun. Sept. 13th @ 6p.m. CST (7p.m. EST/4p.m. PT) --- "SEPARATE BUT EQUAL: African American Authors In Today's Bookstores, Part 2" featuring authors Carleen Brice, Evie Rhodes, Roy Glenn and Tony Lindsay

* Thurs. Sept. 17th @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST/5p.m. PT) - "Raising Good Kids and Saving The World" with special guest author Nesta Aharoni

After one of Webb's thought-provoking discussions was featured by USA Today Newspaper, there has been national attention on each topic he discusses. The conversations in 2009 are no different.

For more information contact Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. His official website is www.cyruswebb.com.

THURS. AUG. 20, 2009: "C. A. Webb Presents RACIAL PRIDE: A Thin Line Between Love & Hate" Discussion

On Thurs. Aug. 20, 2009 @ 7p.m. CST (8p.m. EST) "C A Webb Presents RACIAL PRIDE: A Thin Line Between Love & Hate*" discussion on Conversations LIVE! Radio.

In this exciting hour-long discussion Webb will talk with panelist of Americans from across the country about the often controversial subject of race. Among the topics to be addressed:

* Is there anything wrong with loving one's own race?
* Have we become so sensitive to race that we have set double standards?
* With the election of President Obama, what does it say about race among younger generations?
* Do blacks and other people of color use race as an excuse?

To join the conversation and the live chat, click on this link: http://tobtr.com/s/629302