Who's Who In Black Cincinnati

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, will release the highly anticipated third edition of Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati®, September 14, 2006, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The Unveiling Reception will feature WLWT-TV news personality Courtis Fuller as the master of ceremonies and entertainment by The Groove Society. More than 300 invited dignitaries and guests are expected to share in the celebration, which starts at 6:00 PM.

With a foreword written by Edwin J. Rigaud, President and CEO of Enova Partners, LLC, the coffee table-quality publication is more than 250 pages in length. It offers readers pictures and historical and biographical data on local leaders in the metropolitan Cincinnati area. This includes some of Cincinnati’s Interesting Personalities, Most Influential, Corporate Brass, Fast Track, Community Leaders, and many more. The book also features a special tribute to Judge Nathaniel R. Jones.

Cincinnati publisher Kim Blackwell shares, “Working as an ambassador for Who’s Who Publishing Company in the Queen City is a labor of love. It gives me a sense of pride, as a surrogate, to champion the city that I will always call “home.” I am also thankful for the continued support of sponsors such as, Federated Department Stores, Macy’s, Toyota, Fifth Third Bank, Cintas, P&G and WellPoint. Without their support and understanding of the treasures in this project, this publication and its ancillary activities would not be possible.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO, C. Sunny Martin shared, “We are extremely excited about this edition of Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati® as it depicts important historical data and a bird’s eye view of the people and organizations that are on the move. This edition is especially valuable to the city’s youth who are looking for role models and mentors with whom they can connect, and a heritage of which they can be proud.”

The Cincinnati book will retail for $24.95 and will be available at bookstores in the Cincinnati area.

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Edwin J. Rigaud Signs on to Pen Foreword for Third Edition of
Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati® book.

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, announced today that Edwin J. Rigaud has signed on to write the foreword for the third edition of Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati®.

A known leader in the Cincinnati community, Edwin Rigaud is president, owner and CEO of Enova Partners, LLC, a plastic injection molding company. He serves on the board of directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and as director of Taft Business Consulting Group, LLC, a division of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP. Previously, Rigaud served as the first president, CEO, and executive director of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. In 2002, President George W. Bush appointed Rigaud to the National Museum and Library Services Board in Washington, D.C.

With terms on various community boards, Rigaud was formerly a vice president with Procter & Gamble (P&G), where he was employed for 36 years. Rigaud holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Xavier University, New Orleans, and a master’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Cincinnati.

Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati® associate publisher Kimberly Blackwell shared, “It is with great appreciation that Ed graciously accepted the invitation to write this year’s foreword, and we are honored by his participation. As an executive, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and new owner in the Cincinnati Reds, Ed’s testimony is appropriate to exalt the inspiring messages of civic engagement and economic empowerment for all Cincinnatians.”

Who’s Who Publishing, Co. founder and CEO, C. Sunny Martin confirmed, “Ed Rigaud’s contributions to Cincinnati’s civic and business community illustrate why it is necessary to inform our readers, both young and old, about Cincinnati’s past and future leaders.”

The third edition of Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati® will feature pictures and biographical data on a significant number of African-American leaders in the business, academic, religious, media and government communities. This year’s lead partners for the September 14, 2006 Book Unveiling Reception, to be hosted at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, include Federated Department Stores/Macy’s and Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America. P&G, CINTAS, Health Alliance, TriHealth, WellPoint, and a host of other unveiling sponsors will assist in supporting the evening’s program.

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia in 1989 and currently publishes similar annual directories in cities such as: Atlanta, GA; Columbus, and Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Birmingham, AL; Chicago, IL; and St. Louis, MO.

Freedom Center Hosts The Official Unveiling for
Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati® 2005 Edition

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Who’s Who Publishing Company is pleased to announce the official unveiling for the 2005 Edition of Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati®. The host venue for the event was the new National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

Mr. Courtis Fuller of WLWT’s Channel 5 served as the Master of Ceremonies for the “Official Unveiling Reception” along with a host of invited dignitaries, business and civic leaders and guests. This event is open to the community in an effort to celebrate and recognize the diversity of the Queen City.

The upcoming 2005 edition of Who’s Who In Black Cincinnati® features a special salute to civil rights pioneer Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth. Other sections in the publication include: Cincinnati’s Interesting Personalities, Cincinnati Voices, Cincinnati’s Most Influential, Corporate Brass, Community Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Youth Achievers and much more. The 2005 Edition features almost 300 biographical profiles and photos of Greater Cincinnati’s African American achievers. In addition, there is a historical recount of African American contributions to Cincinnati written by Dr. John Fleming of the Cincinnati Museum Center. The book also features one of the city’s new jewels in the presenting the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
The evening will feature food and entertainment along with a brief program. The exhibits will be available for touring both before and after the scheduled program. Youth participants of the Cincinnati Super Choir will also perform. This event was made possible through the support provided by local area corporations and businesses.

C. Sunny Martin, founder and CEO of Who’s Who Publishing Company states, “The rich history and heritage of African Americans in Cincinnati featured in this edition will leave a resounding effect on its readers. I am particularly proud and impressed with the Cincinnati publisher, Kimberly Blackwell, for being so passionately committed to see that this edition of Who’s Who in Black Cincinnati® surpassed the inaugural edition in its rich content and portrayal of Cincinnati as a city “fit to compete” among the nation’s best.”

Kimberly A. Blackwell, Cincinnati Publisher and President of Progressive Marketing & Management, states “It is my hope that this edition will make all Cincinnatians proud. It gives strong testimony to the notion that Cincinnati does provide opportunities for diversity, success and inclusion both professionally and economically. The stories shared in the featured profiles provide inspiration and hope that apply to young and old, male and female, black and white, the entire community at large. I am grateful to have been given the task of working with the city that I endearingly refer to as home.”
The coffee table quality publication is 260 pages in length and will retail at Barnes & Noble, Joseph Beth, the Freedom Center, through the corporate office, along with other area bookstores and newsstands throughout the Greater Cincinnati for $24.95.