But Sophia Nelson, a political commentator and author of Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of Michelle Obama, says that even though these women have achieved a level of success that their mothers could only dream of, their accomplishments aren't being reflected in popular American culture.
Nelson tells NPR's Lynn Neary that it often feels like successful black women are 'under attack' in America. She cites reaction to Michelle Obama's statements during the 2008 presidential campaign as an example.
