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WHO'S WHO IN BLACK ATLANTA® PRESS RELEASES Who’s Who Publishing Company Names Yolanda Reynolds as Regional Vice President
Reynolds is the longest-serving member in the Who’s Who family of associate publishers, serving as the Atlanta associate publisher since 2002. An innovative marketer, she has spearheaded the creation of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta®’s hallmark sections, including the Pink Pages featuring Atlanta’s female powerhouses and, most recently, the Men of Distinction. Who’s Who founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin states, “I am ecstatic that Yolanda has taken on an increasing role with our company. The measure of success she has achieved in the Atlanta market is remarkable and continues to raise the bar for our other markets. I have no doubt that she will be successful in her new role.” Reynolds shares, “What an extreme delight it is to share in the continual growth of the Who’s Who family of publications! Each of these southern cities has unique qualities that make it a joy to profile their excellence in African-American achievement. I look forward to being a part of their ever-evolving success.” Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1989 and currently publishes directories in 22 cities. ### Comcast Saluted as Corporation of the
Year
The nation’s leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services, Comcast serves 24.1 million cable customers, 12.4 million high-speed Internet customers and 3.5 million voice customers. With a strong emphasis focused on improving the lives of African Americans, Comcast partners with a variety of organizations, including the National Urban League, the NAACP and the National Black Chamber of Commerce, to maximize its potential in promoting supplier diversity, career development and community involvement. C. Sunny Martin, president and CEO of Who’s Who Publishing Company, looks forward to honoring this much-deserving company. He states, “Comcast continually raises the bar of exemplary service to its customers, their outreach to include minority suppliers, and the level of diversity in their hiring practicese. We are pleased to celebrate their outstanding commitment during what is sure to be a moving and memorable reception.” Following a networking reception, the unveiling program will be hosted by Mark Hayes, anchor on FOX 5’s Good Day Atlanta, and Xernona Clayton, founder of the Trumpet Awards, with entertainment provided by Five Men on a Stool. Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1989 and currently publishes similar directories in various cities throughout the nation. The tenth edition of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta® retails for $34.95 and will be available at Atlanta-area bookstores. ###
Who’s Who 10th Anniversary Celebration
and
### Excitement Heightens for 10th Edition
of Who's Who
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Tyler Perry to Pen Foreword for 10th
Anniversary Edition of
C. Sunny Martin, founder and CEO of Who’s Who Publishing Company stated, “After the tremendous success of the ninth edition of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta®, which featured Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin on the cover, it is only fitting that the tenth edition is a salute to Atlanta’s black men. As such, it is also an extreme delight to have Mr. Tyler Perry as our cover personality. He is the epitome of the fact that dreams can become reality through hard work and determination. In essence, this is what Who’s Who is really all about, and I can think of no other personality who captures this essence more than Mr. Perry,” he adds. Atlanta associate publisher, Yolanda Reynolds, echoes Martin, “The public’s response to the ninth edition of the publication was absolutely incredible. We’ve been able to host a number of activities that promote the book, and the energy and enthusiasm has been awesome. One can only imagine the excitement that will be created by having Tyler Perry play a major role in the men’s edition. I believe it will be our most anticipated edition yet.” Who’s Who Publishing Company is the nation’s largest African American directory publisher targeting the African-American market. The company began in 1989, and currently publishes similar annual directories in 17 cities throughout the nation. ###
Who's Who In Black Atlanta®
Lauds Washington Mutual Atlanta, GA – December 8, 2006
A combination of excitement and anticipation is the mode of operation
as Atlantans prepare to attend the Unveiling Reception Gala for
the ninth and largest edition of Who’s Who In
Black Atlanta®,
Thursday, December 14, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. As the
nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the
African-American market, Who’s Who Publishing Company is pleased
to recognize Washington Mutual as the Diversity Corporation
of the Year. ### Who's Who In Black Atlanta® Salutes Delta Air Lines Atlanta, GA – As the city of
Atlanta gears up for what has been deemed “The Networking
Event of the Year,” Delta Air Lines will receive much deserved
recognition when they are saluted as the Corporation of the Year
during the Unveiling Reception Gala for the ninth and largest edition
of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta®.
The event takes place Thursday, December 14, 2006, at the Hyatt
Regency Atlanta. ### New Who’s Who In Black Atlanta®
Book to Feature
### Who’s Who Releases Its Eighth Edition for Atlanta
In its 16th year of publishing, Who’s Who Publishing Co., LLC is proud of this colorful and vibrant edition of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta®. The publication will showcase Atlanta’s most influential and most interesting personalities such Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears, artist Lydell Martin, and Georgia Tech head basketball coach, Paul Hewitt, to name a few. With more than 400 networking-packed pages, the guide features nearly 600 individuals who contribute to the metro Atlanta community. Additionally, for the first time readers will enjoy a special feature on Atlanta’s Black Doctors. Likewise, readers can look forward to informative sections such Atlanta’s Spiritual Leaders, Counselors at Law, Media Professionals, Corporate Brass, Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Community Leaders.
Dedicated to making an impact across the nation, Who’s Who Publishing publishes annual directories in other metropolitan areas such as Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; and St. Louis, MO. In 2006, the company plans to release publications in Birmingham, AL, and Chicago, IL, which also highlight the significant achievements made by legendary and contemporary African Americans. This year the company released the inaugural edition of Black Mayors In America™ and the second edition of Black Judges In America®. These and future releases are particularly important in acquainting African-American youth with career opportunities and role models within their respective communities. Books may be purchased locally at Barnes & Noble, Mendu Bookstore at Greenbriar Mall, Borders, and the Shrine of the Black Madonna for a retail price of $34.95 (ISBN # 0-9763069-88-0).
Lydell Martin Commissioned for Andrew Young Tribute
Martin, creator and owner of Vases with Faces, was previously commissioned by Turner Broadcasting, the United Negro College Fund, the NAACP, High Museum of Atlanta, and the Atlanta Business League, to name a few. Beyond the usual decorative vase or platter, Martin transforms his ceramic vases into one-of-a-kind pieces of art. A Macon, Georgia native, Martin’s experimentation with a variety of mediums has resulted in a unique style that blends inspiration, experience and a strong spiritual foundation. Who’s Who In Black Atlanta® publisher Yolanda Reynolds shares, “I highly anticipate that Lydell Martin’s work will elegantly complement our tribute to Ambassador Young. The African-American Atlanta community is richly blessed with artists and we are certainly glad to feature one of our city’s best.” Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia in 1989 and is currently publishing similar annual directories in nine other cities. The upcoming publication of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta® is the eighth edition to be published for the Atlanta area and features pictures and biographical data on a significant number of African-American leaders in the business, academic, religious, media and government communities. ### Monica Kaufman
signs on to host Who's Who Reception Kaufman, who is currently celebrating 30 years at WSB-TV’s anchor desk, is most aptly described as a benchmark role model for African Americans interested in a broadcast journalism career. With more than 26 local and regional Emmy awards to her credit, Kaufman’s down-to-earth, yet dynamic leadership style has earned her the highest level of respect among her viewers and peers. A product of Louisville, Kentucky, Kaufman did previous journalistic stints with the Louisville Times as a writer, and at WHAS-TV in Louisville, KY as an anchor. There, she made history as the first African American to anchor the 6 p.m. news. Who’s Who In Black Atlanta® publisher Yolanda Reynolds shares, “Monica Kaufman represents our community by excelling in her field and yet reaching back through volunteer literacy activities in the Atlanta Public Schools. She is exactly what we at Who’s Who In Black Atlanta® are trying to portray to our youth, our nation, and the world at large. We have truly found a jewel to serve as our Mistress of Ceremonies.” Additionally, Who’s Who Publishing is planning a “Special Tribute” to Ambassador Andrew Young, honoring his many outstanding career achievements and contributions to the metro Atlanta community. Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia in 1989 and is currently publishing similar annual directories in nine other cities. The upcoming publication of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta® is the eighth edition to be published for the Atlanta area and features pictures and biographical data on a significant number of African-American leaders in the business, academic, religious, media and government communities. ### Ambassador Andrew Young Signs on to
Pen Foreword A noted civil rights activist, Ambassador Young is a former mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, served three terms as a U.S. Congressman, and in 1977 he resigned his seat in Congress and became the United State’s Ambassador to the United Nations in the Jimmy Carter administration. Ambassador Young is highly regarded as the driving force that helped Atlanta capture the 1996 Olymipic games. Ambassador Young also was one of Dr. Martin Luther King’s principle lieutenants in the civil rights movement and helped draft the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Young co-chaired the committee that brought the 1996 Summer Olympics to Atlanta. Currently, he is chairman of GoodWorks International, an Atlanta-based consulting group that provides strategic services to corporations and governments operating in the global economy. Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO, C. Sunny Martin states, “It is most fitting that we pay tribute to Ambassador Young for his many years of outstanding contributions that have greatly improved the social and economic conditions for the citizens of Atlanta, Georgia.” Who’s Who In Black Atlanta® publisher, Yolanda Reynolds states, “Ambassador Young has done so much for our Atlanta community, we are indeed blessed and extremely honored to have Ambassador Young contribute the Foreword to our next edition and we are encouraging the entire Atlanta corporate community to join us in paying a “Special Tribute” to a great Atlanta hero!” Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia in 1989 and is currently publishing similar annual directories in nine other cities. The upcoming publication of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta® is the 8th edition to be published for the Atlanta area and features pictures and biographical data on a significant number of African-American leaders in the business, academic, religious, media and government communities. ###
Every year thousands of Atlanta folks look forward to the new release of this most popular publication. Who’s Who In Black Atlanta® is a must have for pointing you in the right direction to Atlanta’s prime-time movers and shakers! It’s the ultimate Atlanta networking guide! This year’s book is especially significant, for it pays tribute to one of Atlanta’s most cherished black living legends... Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery. Other featured highlights of this year’s book is the listing of Atlanta’s Most Influential, Atlanta’s Corporate Brass, Atlanta’s Most Interesting Personalities and much more!! It’s one of the greatest events in the city! Mark your calendar to be at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Tuesday, December 14th beginning at 6:00 PM for the official release reception for the 2005 edition of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta®! Catering is provided by the Hyatt and entertainment provided by Gentleman of Jazz. ### Collectors Edition of New Who’s Who In Black Atlanta is an annual, glossy coffee table quality publication that features pictures and biographical data on the achievements of African-American men and women who have made their mark in their careers and professions in the Atlanta area. This 360-page publication features pictures and biographical data on over 470 influential leaders and achievers from throughout the metro Atlanta area. This year’s edition features a nine page “Special Tribute to Maynard H. Jackson, Jr.,” Atlanta’s first African-African mayor and one of Atlanta’s greatest leaders. The tribute is written by Atlanta’s long time news professional Maynard Eaton. Additionally, the Foreword to this year’s publication is written by Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., the Chairman of the National Board of Directors for the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Yolanda Reynolds, the Atlanta Associate Publisher states, “We’ve attempted to capture and expose the readers to the many ways in which African Americans are contributing to Atlanta’s good life in this 5th Edition. If I must say so myself, I think we’ve created our best issue yet!” The buzz has already begun about “Livin’ Large - Atlanta’s Black Homes Section”. Top Atlanta publicist, Regina Lynch-Hudson and Keith Rocke of Keith Rocke Photography have captured the homes of notables like Ray Buchanan of the Falcons; Tameka Foster-Glover -the stylist for Toni-Braxton, Usher, Lauren Hill, Patti Labelle; the twins from R&B group Jagged Edge and other celebs and high profile personalities. “Livin’ Large” offers an irresistible 29-page peek into private showplaces designed by a virtuoso of architects. Other featured sections in this year’s Who’s Who In Black Atlanta include: Atlanta’s Most Influential, Corporate Brass, Community Service Corporation of the Year, Generation Next, Corporate Spotlight, Community Leaders, Media Professionals, Spiritual Leaders, The Entrepreneurs, and Professionals. ### Just Released New The Official Unveiling Reception for the book recently took place at the downtown Ritz Carlton Atlanta, August 15, 2002. Some 413 invited dignitaries, sponsors and guests were in attendance at the reception and received a complimentary copy of this latest edition. The cover is richly foil-stamped, embossed, and printed on the highest quality of paper stock. With 316-pages this coffee table quality publication contains pictures, editorial content and biographical data on 437 distinguished African-American movers and shakers from all over the metro Atlanta area. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin has contributed the Foreword to this edition and featured sections include: Atlanta’s Most Influential, Atlanta’s Corporate Brass, The Entrepreneurs, The Best & Brightest - On The Rise, Atlanta’s Community Leaders, and much, much more. Now in its fourth edition and first published in 1991, publisher and founder C. Sunny Martin states, “Who’s Who In Black Atlanta takes the optimistic “half full” perspective to aid and assist those in taking stock of the diverse talents, accomplishments and contributions African Americans have made to the growth and development of Atlanta.” The associate publisher of the book is the Atlanta Business League. Leona Barr-Davenport president of the Atlanta Business League adds, “Who’s Who In Black Atlanta is a gift to the City of Atlanta and to people around the country. Atlanta is often refereed to as the Black Mecca. While the increase of opportunities for blacks has not been an easy navigation, Atlanta undeniably ranks at the top of the list of the best cities in the country for blacks to live and excel.” ### Click
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Columbus,
Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s
largest directory publisher targeting the African-American market,
announced today that Atlanta associate publisher Yolanda Reynolds
has been tapped to assume the role of Regional Vice President. In
her new role, she will oversee markets in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
Her responsibilities include developing sales teams, writers and
photographers in Atlanta, Birmingham and Memphis.
Columbus,
OH – Ohio-based Who’s Who Publishing Company,
the nation’s largest directory publisher targeting the African-American
market, will recognize Comcast as Corporation of the Year during
the unveiling reception of the historic tenth edition of Who’s
Who In Black Atlanta®. This exciting event takes
place Monday, December 10, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
Columbus,
Ohio – All roads will lead to downtown Atlanta’s
Hyatt Regency December 10th as Who’s Who In Black
Atlanta® unveils its most
highly anticipated edition yet: the 10th anniversary edition. The
evening’s greatest highlight will be the announcement of the
edition’s most popular and highly anticipated section, “Men
of Distinction.” As a follow up to the very successful ninth
edition, which focused on women, the 10th anniversary edition will
focus on men. The multitalented playwright, director, producer and
actor extraordinaire Tyler Perry will write the
foreword. Special entertainment will be provided by Atlanta’s
own mystical Five Men on a Stool, and the Trumpet Awards’
Xernona Clayton will emcee the event along with
FOX 5’s Mark Hayes. Advance tickets are $100 and can be purchased
online at 
Atlanta,
GA – When defining the term, “absolutely incredible,”
the cover of the commemorative 10th anniversary edition of Who’s
Who In Black Atlanta®
could very well be pictured next to the definition. In preparing
for what promises to be the most intriguing and phenomenal edition
yet, Atlanta publisher Yolanda Reynolds recently announced the inclusion
of Dr. Juanita Bynum in the publication as one of Atlanta’s
Interesting Personalities in the section that bears the same name.
Known worldwide as a highly acclaimed minister of the gospel, recording
artist, best selling author, and entrepreneur, Dr. Bynum has certainly
earned her way to the Interesting Personalities section of Who’s
Who In Black Atlanta®. The
multi-talented playwright, director, producer, actor extraordinaire
Tyler Perry will grace the cover and write the foreword. 
Atlanta,
Georgia – Multi-talented playwright, director, producer, and
actor extraordinaire Tyler Perry will grace the cover and pen the
foreword to the tenth anniversary edition of Who’s
Who In Black Atlanta®.
Fresh on the heels of its most phenomenal edition yet, principals
at Who’s Who Publishing Company are preparing for what promises
to be, hands down, another incredible keepsake edition. While the
ninth edition focused on women, the tenth edition will appropriately
showcase and highlight some of the most awesome African-American
men in Atlanta.
Columbus,
Ohio - The season’s most popular release of Who’s
Who In Black Atlanta®
is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2006, at the downtown Hyatt
Regency Atlanta. This year’s highly anticipated edition features
a special tribute to Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. The much sought-out
publication will be offi cially released at the Unveiling Reception
gala, hosted by Frank Ski and Wanda Smith of V-103’s Frank
and Wanda Morning Show. Each year, this event draws an A list of
Atlanta’s most infl uential invited guests and dignitaries.
Tickets can be purchased at whoswhopublishing.com.
Columbus,
Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s
largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American
community, is set to release its eighth edition of Who’s
Who In Black Atlanta®.
With this release, Who’s Who will honor one of Atlanta’s
foremost, international political leaders, Ambassador Andrew Young.
The tribute and book unveiling will take place Thursday, December
1, 2005, at the downtown Hyatt Regency Hotel, from 6:00 PM to 8:00
PM. WSB-TV anchor Monica (Kaufman) Pearson will grace the platform
as this year’s mistress of ceremony, and entertainment will
include the Gentlemen of Jazz.
(Columbus,
OH) - Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest
annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market,
announced today that WSB-TV anchor Monica Kaufman will grace the
stage as Mistress of Ceremonies for the Unveiling Reception of the
2006 edition of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta
Columbus,
Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s
largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American
market, announced today that Ambassador Andrew Young has signed
on to write the foreword for The 2006 Edition of Who’s
Who In Black Atlanta
December
2004 - Atlanta, Georgia – 
February
2004 - Atlanta, Georgia – The long and highly anticipated
release of Who’s Who In Black Atlanta
- The 2004 Edition was officially released December 16th, 2003 at
a special book unveiling reception held at the downtown Hyatt Regency
Atlanta hotel. The star-studded event attracted over 470 guests
and dignitaries.
September,
2002 - ATLANTA, GEORGIA – It is finally here! The long-awaited
publication titled, Who’s Who In Black Atlanta, The
2002-2003 Edition has officially been released. This years book
is a collaborative effort between the Atlanta Business League and
Who’s Who Publishing Co., LLC. 
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