WHO'S WHO IN BLACK CLEVELAND® PRESS RELEASES

Mayor Frank G. Jackson to Pen Foreword for
Fourth Edition of Who’s Who In Black Cleveland®

Columbus, Ohio – Frank G. Jackson, the 56th mayor of Cleveland, has signed on to pen the foreword for the fourth edition of Who’s Who In Black Cleveland®.

A Vietnam War veteran, Mayor Jackson grew up in Cleveland, attended Cleveland public schools, received an associate degree from Cuyahoga County Community College and a bachelor’s, master’s, and law degree from Cleveland State University. A true product of the city, Jackson brings genuine love and enthusiasm to his office and his mission to improve the quality of life for all residents of Cleveland.

Mayor Jackson was elected to Cleveland City Council in 1989 where he served Ward 5 neighborhoods for 16 years. Extending his dedication beyond his ward, Jackson was elected council president in 2002 where he worked to retain jobs, encourage new businesses and growth in the city, and revitalize the city’s diverse neighborhoods. In 2005, his commitment to the city of Cleveland prompted him to run for mayor.

Cleveland associate publisher, Connie Harper, stated, “Mayor Frank Jackson has more than demonstrated his commitment and loyalty to the city of Cleveland through his service. It is an honor to have him contribute to our upcoming edition.”

C. Sunny Martin, founder and CEO of Who’s Who Publishing Company echoes Harper, “Leading by example, Mayor Jackson’s dedication to the city of Cleveland makes him a perfect candidate to write the foreword to a publication that highlights the achievements and contributions of others who share in his passion and dedication.”

The fourth edition of Who’s Who In Black Cleveland® will be released in February 0f 2008 with an official unveiling reception. The publication will retail for $24.95 and will be available in area bookstores.

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.

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Stephanie Tubbs Jones Signs on to Pen Foreword for Third Edition of Who's Who In Black Cleveland®

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, proudly announces that the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives from Ohio, has agreed to write the foreword for the third edition of Who's Who in Black Cleveland®.

Tubbs Jones is a lifelong resident of the 11th District in which she serves. She currently sits on the House Ways and Means Committee, the first African-American woman to do so, and is a strong advocate of wealth building, economic development, healthcare, and quality education for all. She is in her fourth term in office.

Prior to her election to the House, Tubbs Jones served as the first African American and the first female Cuyahoga County, Ohio prosecutor. She was also the first African-American woman to sit on the Common Pleas bench in the State of Ohio and was a municipal court judge in the city of Cleveland.

A graduate of Cleveland Public Schools and Case Western Reserve University, Tubbs Jones is a member of several civic and professional organizations, including the Congressional Black Caucus and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is also a trustee and lifelong member of Bethany Baptist Church.

Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO, C. Sunny Martin shared, “We are pleased that Congresswoman Tubbs Jones has agreed to pen the foreword for the third edition of Who's Who in Black Cleveland®. She has made numerous historic achievements and “firsts” in her distinguished career as a public servant.”

Connie Harper, Who's Who in Black Cleveland® publisher agrees. “Congresswoman Tubbs Jones is highly respected and admired for her courage and outspokenness. She is a strong leader in the Cleveland area and the African-American community. She is a perfect choice to write our foreword.”

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 Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Ind.; St. Louis, Mo.; Birmingham, Ala.; Chicago, Ill. and Detroit, Mich. New releases scheduled for 2007 include cities such as, Louisville, Ky., Dallas and Houston, TX and South Florida. Upon release, Who’s Who In Black Cleveland® will retail in area bookstores and newsstands.

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Harper named local publisher for
Who’s Who In Black Cleveland®

April 2004 - COLUMBUS, OHIO – Who’s Who Publishing Company announced today the selection of Cleveland, Ohio native Constance Harper as the publisher for its upcoming publication titled Who’s Who In Black Cleveland®. The company publishes an upscale brand of “Who’s Who” directories that highlight the significant and outstanding achievements of African Americans in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.

C. Sunny Martin, founder and CEO of Who’s Who Publishing Company, stated, “We are extremely fortunate and blessed to have such a seasoned and veteran journalist as Ms. Harper as part of our national team of publishers. Ms. Harper has been recognized extensively for her strong commitment to community service in the Cleveland area.”

Harper states, “Who’s Who In Black Cleveland® will afford newcomers and longtime Cleveland, Ohio residents a greater awareness of the many contributions and rich heritage and history that African Americans have contributed to Cleveland’s growth and development throughout the years. Additionally, I believe documenting these achievements of noteworthy Cleveland citizens is another way of encouraging and exposing our youth to the many positive African American role models residing in their own back yards.”

Constance Harper is a product of the Cleveland Public School system where she began her career in journalism. At Central State University, she served as the editor of the college paper and school yearbook. She did graduate study at the University of Chicago. She was selected as one of two journalists to complete a Fellowship in Urban Studies at the University of Chicago. She remained at the university briefly to work in the Public Affairs Department. She returned to Cleveland to direct the Women’s Committee for Mayor Carl B. Stokes’ re-election, and Harper currently serves as the executive vice president and editor of the Call & Post newspapers. Ms. Harper is a member of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church.

The upcoming publication Who’s Who In Black Cleveland® will feature pictures and biographical data on a significant amount of African American leaders in the corporate arena, civic and non-profit sector, educators, women achievers, spiritual leaders, community leaders, youth achievers, and many more professionals. The publication will be officially released in October of 2004 and will retail at local bookstores and newsstands throughout the greater Cleveland area.

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