Who’s Who Publishing Company was founded in 1989 to highlight the positive achievements of African Americans, and to provide a valuable resource and networking guide for the community.
More than 20 years later, we remain dedicated to the goal of illuminating the true power of diversity by affording a measure of recognition to the men and women who have made their mark in their professions or in service to others in their community.
Who's Who Publishing Company directories are published annually in more than 25 cities across the country. The top-quality publications feature pictures and biographical data on a significant number of distinguished African-American leaders from various career disciplines and serve to record, inspire, and memorialize the next chapter of our history.
Many newcomers and long time residents of the cities we serve have come to rely on our annual publications which provide a great resource for networking and reading about the many key African-American movers and shakers in their communities.
ATLANTA - August 21, 2010 - Who’s Who in Black Atlanta held an appreciation reception for sponsors and supporters on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the luxurious Loews Hotel Atlanta. The room of nearly 150 guests included Ceasar Mitchell, Atlanta City Council President, Scarlett Pressley-Brown, Vice President, Delta Air Lines Foundation, Steve Ewing, CEO, Wade Ford, Tommy Dortch, CEO, TWD, Inc., Ernest Greer, Managing Shareholder, Atlanta Office, Greenberg Traurig, and Cassandra Bozeman, COO, Who’s Who Publishing.
The appreciation reception was the first of its kind for Real Times Media, Inc., which purchased Who’s Who Publishing in 2009. A brief presentation included remarks from
CEO, Real Times Media, Wayne Brown, Publisher, Who’s Who in Black
Attendees received a special gift, “Black America,” a 400-page coffee table book filled with striking and expansive images that document the African American experience from slavery and the Civil War, to the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama. The hardbound book was published by Real Times Media in partnership with The Pittsburgh Courier and The Chicago Defender, which contributed photos from their extensive archives. Guests also received complimentary copies of Who’s Who in Black Atlanta after enjoying a live jazz trio, complimentary cocktails, and a delicious buffet including coconut shrimp, and three pasta dishes.
Other notable attendees included Willard “Chuck” Lewis, President and CEO, One Georgia Bank, Calvin Little, Milton J. Little, Jr. President, United Way of Atlanta, Jovita Moore, News Anchor, WSB-TV, Alexis Scott, Publisher, Atlanta Daily World, Camille Russell Love, Director, City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs.
Who’s Who Publishing, a division of Real Times Media, Inc., documents the significant accomplishments and outstanding achievements of African-American citizens in twenty-five cities and states throughout the U.S., including Atlanta, New York Los Angeles, Chicago, and Alabama. The Who’s Who headquarters is located in Columbus, OH.
Dawn Tyler Lee
Assistant Vice President
Office of Senior Vice President for Outreach & Engagement
The Ohio State University
Lee, assistant vice president for the Office of Outreach and Engagement at The Ohio State University, works to build and support partnerships and collaborations that impact the university and local, state and global communities.
Passionate about serving her community, Lee is vice chair for the Central Ohio Transit Authority Board while also serving on the board of trustees for both the Columbus Metropolitan Club and Columbus School for Girls.
A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she was recently honored as one of the 12 Women You Should Know by the Women and Economic Leadership Development by Columbus Alive! newspaper.
Cincinnati
Andra Ward
Associate Publisher for the Cincinnati market, Ward is also president and chief executive officer of Khafre Ward Corporation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Most recently, Ward has co-designed and led a series of culturally specific workforce talent development and leadership interventions in China and Venezuela. In addition to his experience in Asia and Latin America, he has conducted professional development seminars and delivered team building sessions for clients across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South American and in West and South Africa.
