Sophia A. Nelson
Sophia Angeli Nelson (born January 5, 1967) is an American author and journalist.
Sophia A. Nelson | |
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 Sophia A. Nelson in 2019 | |
| Born | January 5, 1967 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | San Diego State University (BA) American University (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, author, political commentator |
| Political party | Independent |
| Website | Official website |
Education and early career
She was born in Munich, Germany and grew up in Somerdale, New Jersey. She received her B.A. in economics and political science from San Diego State University, and became politically active as a Republican in 1988 after hearing Jack Kemp during the 1988 presidential primaries .[3] She was legal counsel to New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman[3][4] and ran for Congress from New Jersey's 1st congressional district in 1996.[4] She was also a GOP counsel for the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee,[3] but ultimately decided to become a journalist and author. She is now a political independent.
Works
- Black woman redefined : dispelling myths and discovering fulfillment in the age of Michelle Obama, Dallas, Tex. : BenBella Books, 2012. ISBN 9781936661732
- E Pluribus One : reclaiming our founders' vision for a United America, New York : Center Street, 2017. ISBN 9781455569397
References
- 100th Commencement Program, American University, Winter 1995
- SOPHIA ANGELI NELSON (1967- )
- Nelson, Sophia (2017-10-26). "What's Trump's Problem With Black Women?". Politico Magazine. Retrieved 2017-10-16.
- A New G.O.P. Face Emerges In a Democratic Stronghold. New York Times. 1996-04-21. Retrieved 2017-10-26.
External links
- "Survey paints portrait of black women in America". Washington Post. 2012-01-23. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- Loop21
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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