Michael Baisden facts for kids
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Michael Baisden
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Michael Baisden
June 26, 1963 |
| Children | 1 |
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| Show | The Michael Baisden Show |
| Network | AURN |
| Show | Baisden After Dark |
| Network | TV One |
| Country | United States of America |
Michael Baisden, born on June 26, 1963, is a well-known American author, radio host, and speaker. He is famous for hosting The Michael Baisden Show. This show was broadcast across many radio stations. It reached over 8 million listeners every day!
Michael Baisden started his media career in a unique way. He used to drive trains in Chicago. Then, he decided to publish his own book called Never Satisfied. He traveled around the country selling his books right out of his car. He became a New York Times best-selling author. He has sold over 2 million books! He has also hosted two national TV shows and produced three films.
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Michael Baisden: Producer and Filmmaker
Michael Baisden is not just a writer and host. He also produces and directs films. In 2011, he produced, wrote, and directed a documentary. It was called Do Women Know What They Want?.
Michael Baisden: Motivational Speaker
Michael Baisden is also a motivational speaker. He travels around the country on his "Baisden Live Tours." He also organizes fun "Island Jam" events in Jamaica. These events often combine music with positive messages.
Michael Baisden's Radio Journey
Michael Baisden began his radio career in New York City. He started as an unpaid host at 98.7 KISS FM. He hosted the afternoon show. He helped the station's ratings go from ninth place to first place! His show then started broadcasting across the country in 2005.
His show returned to national radio in January 2017. The main station for the show was WALR-FM (Kiss 104.1 FM) in Atlanta, Georgia. However, later that year, WALR-FM changed its schedule. They started making local shows and stopped broadcasting national shows.
Baisden After Dark TV Show
From 2007 to 2008, Michael Baisden hosted a late-night TV talk show. It was called Baisden After Dark. The show was on TV One. Comedian George Willborn was on the show. Musician Morris Day led the house band.
Michael Baisden: Social Activism and Community Work
Michael Baisden is very active in social causes. He works to make a positive difference. On September 20, 2007, he led the Jena Six March in Jena, Louisiana. This march helped bring attention to an important civil rights case. In January 2008, he supported Barack Obama for president.
The Michael Baisden Foundation
Michael Baisden also created a non-profit organization. It is called The Michael Baisden Foundation. This foundation works to help young people. It promotes reading and provides mentors for kids who need extra support.
The foundation has several important projects:
- Jena Six March: This event helped raise awareness for justice.
- Free Clinics: These clinics offer helpful services to communities.
- One Million Mentors National Campaign to Save Our Kids: This campaign encourages adults to become mentors.
- Gospel for Teens / Mama Foundation Auditions: Michael Baisden was an honorary judge.
- Partnership with Black and Missing Foundation: This helps find missing people.
- Mentoring Brothers partnership: This works with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Black Fraternities.
Michael Baisden's Appearances
Michael Baisden has appeared at many events. He often hosts or presents awards.
- 6th Annual Jazz in the Gardens - Host
- Soul Train Awards - Presenter
- Heart and Soul Magazine Awards - Presenter
- CNN's Black in America, 2008
- 39th Annual NAACP Image Awards - Presenter
Michael Baisden's Awards and Honors
Michael Baisden has received many awards for his work. He has been honored by many cities and organizations.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keepers of the Dream Award
- Key to the City from many cities, including Shreveport, Dallas, and Mobile.
- The NCNW Savannah Youth Section 2010 Mir Award
- Columbus, Georgia Proclamation: March 12, 2010, was "Michael Baisden 'One Million Mentors' Day."
- City of Mobile, Alabama Proclamation: March 10, 2010, was "Michael Baisden Day."
- Honorary Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- I Make the Difference Award
- City of Orlando, FL Proclamation: March 4, 2010, was "'One Million Mentor's Campaign to Save Our Kids' Day."
- Mentoring Brothers In Action Inspiration Award
Michael Baisden's Books
Michael Baisden is a very successful author. Here are some of his books:
- Raise Your Hand If You Have Issues (2014)
- Maintenance Man II (2012)
- The Maintenance Man Collectors Edition (2012)
- Do Men Know What They Want? (2011)
- God's Gift to Women (2003)
- Men Cry In The Dark (1999)
- Never Satisfied How & Why Men Cheat (1997)
