Who's Who In Black Charlotte Press Releases

Harvey B. Gantt to Pen Foreword for the Second Edition of
Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, announced that Harvey B. Gantt, co-founder of Gantt Huberman Architects, signed on to pen the foreword for the second edition of Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Gantt attended Iowa State University from 1960 until 1962. He applied to Clemson University in 1961, and was admitted in 1963 in forbearance of a court order, which made him the first black student to attend an all-white school in South Carolina. Gantt received, with honors, a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1965. After graduation, he joined Odell Associates, and in 1970 he received a Master of City Planning degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Gantt co-founded Gantt Huberman Architects with Jeff Huberman in 1971. The firm has received numerous awards, including the 2006 American Institute of Architects (AIA) North Carolina Firm Award. A lecturer and visiting critic at colleges and universities, Gantt currently serves on visiting committees at the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. In recognition of his achievements, the new Afro-American Cultural Center in Charlotte is being named the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts and Culture. Gantt is married to the former Lucinda Brawley. They have four adult children.

“I am delighted and honored to have been asked by the publishers of Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™ to author the foreword for the second edition,” Gantt shares. “Charlotte is a growing, dynamic and energetic place with a lot of outstanding people working together to make this community a truly special place.”

In response, Wayne Brown, associate publisher for Charlotte, says, “I’m excited about having the honorable Harvey Gantt pen the foreword for the second edition of Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™. He is often recognized for his numerous contributions and leadership in politics, business and the community.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin remarks, “We hope that the people reading this sensational publication will be inspired by Harvey Gantt’s story. Throughout his life, he has energized the idea that you can accomplish anything with hard work and dedication.”

Founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1989, Who’s Who Publishing Company is a subsidiary of Real Times Media. Real Times Inc. is dedicated to sustaining its presence as the leading source of African-American-related news, entertainment and lifestyle information, and marketing services.

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Wayne K. Brown Named Senior Partner & Associate Publisher of Who’s Who Publishing Company

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company ecstatically announces that Wayne K. Brown will serve the company as a senior partner, as well as associate publisher for a variety of markets, including Charlotte, South Florida and Philadelphia. He is founder of WKB Enterprises, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia, which he launched in 2008. Brown and his team of accomplished account managers from across the country will assist him in growing the business in the various markets. He brings more than 30 years of broadcasting and marketing experience to Who’s Who Publishing.

A native of Washington, D.C., Brown graduated from the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University. His 13 years at CBS headquarters in New York City working in CBS Network TV and CBS Radio launched his illustrious broadcasting career. Brown was then recruited to Charlotte to be president and general manager of three radio stations. After nine years in Charlotte, Brown joined Radio One, Inc. as a regional vice president and general manager of its Raleigh, Charlotte and Atlanta markets. In Atlanta, he managed four top-tiered radio stations.

Brown has received a plethora of recognition and awards for his leadership and innovative new revenue ideas. He is most proud of his work with a number of community organizations and the scholarship established in his name for minority students at the Newhouse School of Communications. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and 100 Black Men of America, he is married to Neysa and is the father of two teenage boys.

Brown shares, “I look forward to joining forces with Sunny Martin and growing his vision for highlighting African-American achievements. African Americans have excelled as entrepreneurs in corporate America, government and in the community. Who’s Who Publishing profiles these companies and individuals, and I’m proud to be working with them to continue growing their business.”

Who’s Who Publishing founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin affirms, “We are incredibly excited and blessed to have Wayne Brown as a part of our team. His knowledge, talent and experience will certainly bring another dimension of growth and success to this company, and we look forward to the many great and exciting successes we will achieve.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta in 1989 and currently publishes similar directories in cities nationwide.

Who's Who Publishing Company to Release Exciting Inaugural Edition of Who's Who In Black Charlotte™

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, will release the historic inaugural edition of Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™ on July 30, 2008, at the beautiful Westin Charlotte. The Unveiling Reception gala is expected to attract dignitaries and hundreds of the Queen City’s affluent and influential members of the African-American community. Sonja Gantt of WCNC will serve as the mistress of ceremonies, and entertainment will be provided by the Reggie Blue Trio.

Featuring more than 200 of Charlotte’s finest leaders in business and the community, the inaugural edition of Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™ is truly an important publication, highlighting the stories and achievements of African Americans in a variety of fields throughout the city. Legendary civil rights attorney Julius L. Chambers contributed the foreword for this high-quality publication, which also features an in-depth review of Charlotte’s early African-American history, penned by Fannie Flono, alongside a number of stories about the city’s interesting personalities, including Patrick Graham, Gloria Pace King, Max Siegel and Geraldine Sumter.

James McDuffie, a Charlotte team member, shares, “Charlotte is truly one of the premier cities in this country to live, full of great history and a strong future. All of this is made possible by the dynamic people in the community. It is a great honor to share the stories of those who are shaping Charlotte into one of the best places in America.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin affirms, “We are extremely excited to bring the Who’s Who title to a city rich with both history and opportunities for African Americans. The Unveiling Reception is sure to be a remarkable event in terms of networking and recognizing those making a difference in the Charlotte community.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1989 and currently publishes annual directories in cities nationwide. Retailing for $24.95, Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™ will be available in area bookstores.

Julius L. Chambers Signs on to Pen Foreword for
Inaugural Edition of Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest directory publisher targeting the African-American market, announced today that Julius L. Chambers has signed on to write the foreword for the inaugural edition of Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™.

Chambers is a renowned lawyer who has contributed to the success of landmark civil rights cases, most notably Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education (1971), which led to federally mandated busing in an effort to integrate public schools. His other benchmark cases include Griggs v. Duke Power Co. (1971) and Albemarle Paper Co. v. Moody (1974), which are two of the Supreme Court’s most significant Title VII employment discrimination decisions.

A native of North Carolina, Chambers served as chancellor of his alma mater, North Carolina Central University, from 1993 to 2001. He is currently an attorney specializing in business matters, employment discrimination, education and civil rights at Ferguson, Stein, Chambers, Gresham & Sumter, P.A., a private law practice firm he started in 1967.

Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin affirms, “Julius Chambers is a remarkable figure whose contributions to the landscape of civil rights law have been of paramount importance to the advancement of racial equality. We are honored that he will contribute to our first edition of Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™.”

Charlotte associate publisher James McDuffie adds, “Mr. Chambers is a fine representative of the strong African-American history and leadership in the community. We are grateful for his support and commitment to our endeavor.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1989 and currently publishes similar annual directories in 15 cities across the country. Other inaugural releases in 2008 include Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. The book will retail for $24.95 and will be available at bookstores in the Charlotte area.

Columbus, Ohio - Who’s Who Publishing Company proudly announces that James McDuffie will join the Who’s Who family as associate publisher of Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™. An assistant vice president with a major financial institution, McDuffie will work with Who’s Who Publishing corporate headquarters to publish this informative directory, which is planned to debut in Charlotte in 2008.

McDuffie brings to Who’s Who a diverse, well-rounded background with previous experiences that range from a software engineer to vice president of product management for a Fortune 500 company and CFO and co-founder of enCompass Securities, LLC. Additionally, he has international experience as a consultant, which provided him with a global understanding of people, business, and community. McDuffie is also the co-founder of Alex and Associates, a local marketing company that has partnered with Who’s Who Publishing to bring this historical publication to Charlotte, North Carolina.

A native of Durham, North Carolina, McDuffie is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He is a member of the NC Triangle INROADS Alumni Association, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the National Society of Black Engineers, Mortgage Bankers Association and other business and civic organizations. He devotes a portion of his time to educating the community on financial management and home ownership.

Shares McDuffie, “I have a great passion and enthusiasm for the people of Charlotte, the successes they have had, and their significant achievements. Those in Charlotte’s African-American community will join the ranks of other African Americans who have been celebrated in other major cities across America. I hope to provide a tool that will promote a sense of pride for the people of Charlotte, while inspiring all ages to strive for excellence in the footsteps of community role models.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin stated, “We are looking forward to our venture into the Charlotte market with James McDuffie on our team. Highlighting the accomplishments of the African-American community within Charlotte will bring more attention to a growing and thriving city.”

Who’s Who In Black Charlotte™ will be released at the official book unveiling reception the company will host in 2008 in Charlotte. Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia in 1989. The company has published more than 35 books and currently publishes this brand of upscale directories in numerous cities throughout the U.S.