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WHO'S WHO IN BLACK COLUMBUS®
PRESS RELEASES
Todd Corley to Pen Foreword for Seventh Edition of
Who’s Who In Black Columbus®
 Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher serving the African-American market, ecstatically announces that Todd Corley, senior vice president of diversity and inclusion for Abercrombie & Fitch, will pen the foreword for the seventh edition of Who’s Who In Black Columbus®.
As Abercrombie & Fitch’s first-ever corporate officer responsible for diversity and inclusion, Corley has taken several strides to lead the company to a high standard of diversity. Since taking this position in November of 2004, he has overseen the forging of many important relationships with such organizations as INROADS, UNCF, the National Hispanic Business Association and the National Black MBA Association. Additionally, under his leadership, the company has seen a steady increase in the percentage of minorities hired relative to the total percentage of all people hired.
Corley earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgetown University, where he is also a founding member of the country’s first diversity master’s program. He serves on several boards, including the Jazz Arts Group and the business advisory board of the Columbus College of Art & Design. Married to Dr. G. Penelope Fleming, he is the father of two children.
“As a relative newcomer to the Columbus community, I am impressed every day with the caliber of people that I interact with and have come to know – professionally and personally,” Corley shares. “Many of those I am referring to are annually featured in Who’s Who In Black Columbus®. If you have not yet experienced the energy in the room when the book is unveiled, you have truly missed out.”
Columbus associate publisher Paula Gray states, “I believe that Todd Corley is a trendsetter and innovator in the field of corporate diversity, and we are blessed to see the impact of his leadership within the Central Ohio community.”
C. Sunny Martin, founder and CEO of Who’s Who Publishing Company, affirms, “With more than 15 years of experience in his field, Todd Corley is a dedicated champion for diversity, and we eagerly anticipate his contribution to the next edition of Who’s Who In Black Columbus®.”
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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Who’s Who In Black Columbus® to Feature
Special Tribute to Archie Griffin
 Columbus, Ohio – The nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, Who’s Who Publishing Company, announces that it will pay special tribute to former Buckeye football star Archie Griffin in the seventh edition of Who’s Who In Black Columbus®. In addition, Griffin will be prominently featured on the cover.
The first and only two-time Heisman Trophy winner serves as president and chief executive officer of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc. With an active membership of 125,000 and an alumni body approaching 450,000 people, Griffin provides leadership to Ohio State Buckeyes throughout the country and around the world.
A three-time All-American from 1973 to 1975, he rushed for an OSU record of 5,589 yards, which helped the Buckeyes capture four Big Ten titles and post an overall record of 40-5-1. In the history of college football, Griffin is the only Big Ten player to start in four Rose Bowls.
Griffin received a degree from OSU in 1976, in which he graduated a quarter early and was chosen as one of the NCAA’s top five student athletes as a senior. Once he graduated, he was the first-round pick for the Cincinnati Bengals.
“It is a privilege to be included in Who’s Who In Black Columbus®, and I am extremely proud to be featured on the cover of the 2009 edition,” Griffin shares.
Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin states, “We are honored and thrilled to announce that the celebrated Archie Griffin will be featured in our latest Columbus publication. In this regard, we want to recognize his athletic achievements and service to our community.”
“He is truly a remarkable person, not only because of his legendary accomplishments in the field of sports, but also because of his outstanding example as a role model for our youth,” acknowledges Paula Gray, associate publisher of Who’s Who In Black Columbus®.
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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ABC6/FOX28 to Showcase Who’s
Who In Black Columbus® Profiles August
11-15
 Columbus,
Ohio - On the heels of another stellar edition Who’s
Who In Black Columbus®, C. Sunny Martin, founder
and CEO of Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual
directory publisher targeting the African-American market, announces
that ABC6 and FOX28 will broadcast profiles of several of its Interesting
Personalities and Living Legends from August 11 – 15. Celebrating
their noteworthy achievements and contributions to the Central Ohio
community, some of those to be feature include Kimberly Blackwell
of the PMM Agency; John Gregory, CEO of TEACH Enterprise; Commander
Jeffrey Blackwell of the Columbus Police Department; Clarence Lumpkin,
the “Mayor of South Linden;” and Charity Martin-Via,
owner of Urban- Spirit Coffee Shop. The profiles will run during
Good Day Columbus on FOX28 and again on ABC News
at 6 p.m.
Martin wants to get the word out. With a desire to chronicle the
history and accomplishments of African Americans across the United
States, he believes that the story of African-American leadership
in the business, educational, spiritual, political and corporate
communities remains untold. More importantly, he wants to see these
books in the hands of school-aged children so they realize the limitless
possibilities that exist in diverse areas of careers and entrepreneurship
within their individual communities.
Regarded as the largest Columbus edition to date, the publication
highlights more than 500 biographical sketches. Donna James, managing
director of Lardon & Associates, LLC penned the foreword and
the introduction was provided by Alex Shumate, managing partner
of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. Other profiles include Jordan
Miller, Brian Brooks and Otto Beatty III, Paula Autry, Richard Dent
III, Victoria Turner-King, Dr. Mac Stewart and Maurice Hines. Through
sponsorships, Huntington Bank served as the publication’s
Title Sponsor and ABC6 again served as a media partner.
Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in
1989 and currently publishes similar annual directories in cities
nationwide. The 6th edition retails for $24.95 and is available
at area Kroger stores, Black Art Plus, Giant Eagle stores, Barnes
& Noble, the Linden Café, The Book Loft, Urban-Spirit
Café, Y Sadiq Diamonds, 21 Questions, T Jazz Fashions, Ujima
Bookstore, Talib’s and Dalton’s Barbershop.
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Donna James Signs on to Pen Foreword
for Sixth Edition of
Who's Who In Black Columbus®
 Columbus,
Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s
largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American
market, announced today that Donna James will pen the foreword for
the sixth edition of Who’s Who In Black Columbus®.
Donna is managing director of Lardon & Associates LLC, where
she provides advice and counsel to businesses through their board
of directors, as well as senior leadership on governance, new business
development, strategy, and organizational and leadership development.
She also serves as a corporate director for three Fortune 500 public
companies, is a former president of Nationwide Strategic Investments,
and a former executive vice president for Nationwide Insurance and
Financial Services.
Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO, C. Sunny Martin,
shares, “We are thrilled that Donna James has agreed to contribute
the foreword for the sixth edition of Who’s Who
In Black Columbus®. Her
unwavering commitment to serving the community while maintaining
a high level of excellence in the corporate arena is a perfect example
of the leadership we seek to recognize through this publication.”
Paula Gray, associate publisher for Who’s Who
In Black Columbus® agrees,
“Donna James is a visionary and an excellent role model to
the next generation seeking real leadership in Columbus. Her accomplishments
at the highest corporate levels are a testimony that anything is
possible to those who believe. We are so honored to have such an
extraordinary woman as the writer of this year’s foreword.”
Donna serves on three Fortune 500 boards, and chairs the board of
the Center for Healthy Families, a nonprofit organization focused
on helping pregnant and parenting teens reach self-sufficiency.
She is also an advisor to the North Carolina A&T State University
School of Business, and a faculty member for the Jefferson Academy
for Leadership and Governance. Her past community roles include
the United Way of America board of governors, the YWCA of Columbus
(chair), The Ohio State University Council of Women and the Wexner
Center for the Arts, among others.
Additionally, Donna has received several recognitions, including
being named in 2005 by Black Enterprise as one of the 75 Most Powerful
African Americans in Corporate America, and receiving the national
Beta Gamma Sigma Business Achievement Award, an honorary doctorate
degree from Tiffin University and the YWCA of Columbus Women of
Achievement Award.
Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in
1989 and currently publishes similar annual directories in cities
nationwide. The book will be available at bookstores in the Columbus
area.
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Who's Who In Black Columbus®'
Interesting Personalities to be Featured on ABC 6 Broadcast July
9th Through July 13th
 Columbus,
Ohio - C. Sunny Martin, CEO and founder of Who’s
Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory
publisher targeting the African-American market, is pleased to announce
the broadcast of a series highlighting Columbus’ Interesting
Personalities on July 9th through July 13th at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Sunny Martin is happy to have a media partnership with ABC 6 that
celebrates the noteworthy achievements and contributions of African
Americans in the Central Ohio community. Because many of the images
we see of blacks in the media are of those that can run, jump, sing
or dance, Martin believes that “many people still do not know
that there are African Americans in positions of power and authority
who are making signifi cant strides in the realms of government,
business, community and education.”
Columbus’ Interesting Personalities is a signature section
featured in Who’s Who In Black Columbus®.
This special broadcast series will showcase some of the Interesting
Personalities featured in the fi fth edition of the publication,
which was released April 30, 2007. This includes individuals such
as Steven A. Davis, CEO of Bob Evans, Earl Jennings, Sr. VP of JPMorgan
Chase Bank, The Black Youth Movement, and WSYX/WTTE Anchor Yolanda
Harris. This promises to be a phenomenal week!
Who’s Who In Black Columbus®
features more than 480 prominent individuals and a foreword written
by former Senator and Attorney Ben Espy. The book offers readers
inspirational stories and mini profi les that feature corporate
executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, media professionals,
community leaders and youth achievers. In addition to a special
tribute to former Judge Robert M. Duncan, highlights include stories
on Troy Smith, Dr. Gene Harris, Eddie Harrell Jr., Gayle Saunders,
Dimitrious Stanley, Dr. Olivia Thomas and others. Local interest
stories were written by Dr. Jessica A. Johnson and photographs were
taken by Ira Graham III.
Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in
1989 and currently publishes annual directories in 15 cities and
continues to grow. Who’s Who In Black Columbus®
retails for $24.95 and will be available in Barnes
& Noble and Borders bookstores. Books can also be purchased
online.
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Who's Who to Release it's Fifth Anniversary
Edition
Columbus, Ohio -
The highly anticipated fifth edition of Who’s
Who In Black Columbus®
will be released by Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s
largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American
market, Monday, April 30, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. Mayor
Michael B. Coleman is chair of this year’s Unveiling
Reception gala, which is expected to host dignitaries and draw hundreds
of Columbus’ affluent and influential movers and shakers from
all areas of the community. Pastor Mike Reeves of Radio One and
Yolanda Harris of WSYX/WTTE, will serve as master and mistress of
ceremonies for the event; Gene Walker’s Generations will provide
entertainment.
Without question, this is the largest Columbus edition to date.
Former senator and attorney Ben Espy wrote the
foreword to the coffee table-quality publication, which features
more than 480 prominent individuals. Who’s
Who In Black Columbus®
offers readers inspirational stories and mini profiles that feature
corporate executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, media
professionals and community leaders. In addition to a special tribute
to former Judge Robert M. Duncan, highlights include
stories on Troy Smith, Gene Harris,
Eddie Harrell Jr., Dr. Olivia Thomas,
Dimitrious Stanley, Gayle Saunders
and others.
Paula Gray, the Columbus associate publisher, shares, “We
are pleased to present the fifth edition of Who’s
Who In Black Columbus®
as the most current compilation of the achievements of African-American
leaders in central Ohio. The publication highlights so many remarkable
people who work diligently every day to make Columbus an exceptional
community in which to live. We all benefit from the major contributions
these individuals make to our quality of life and this publication
is a testament to what we can accomplish as a community.”
Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin
states, “I encourage the central Ohio community to come out
and celebrate the achievements of the African-American leadership
in our area. This fifth edition is evidence that we are making an
impact and are represented in government, business, education and
the community.”
Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in
1989 and currently publishes annual directories in 15 cities and
continues to grow. Who’s Who In Black Columbus®
retails for $24.95 and will be available in area bookstores.
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Fourth Edition
of Who’s Who In Black Columbus®
released
 Columbus,
Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s
largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American
market, released Who’s Who In Black Columbus®
to a standing room only crowd January 24, 2006. The highly anticipated
fourth edition was unveiled at a reception at the Hyatt Regency
Ohio Center. More than 530 local dignitaries and special guests
attended the gala, which featured WBNS 10TV anchor Angela Pace as
the mistress of ceremonies, and the East High School Marching Band.
With a foreword written by local attorney
and former state representative Otto Beatty, Jr., the coffee table
quality publication is 318 pages in length. It offers readers pictures
and biographical data on more than 400 local leaders in central
Ohio including some of Columbus’ Interesting Personalities,
Most Influential, Corporate Brass, Spiritual and Community Leaders,
and many more. Additionally, the 2006 edition features a tribute
to the late Bill Moss, a member of the Columbus Public Schools Board
of Education, and a vocal and untiring champion for the rights of
children within the school district.
Columbus publisher Paula Gray shared,
“The 2006 edition of Who’s Who in Black
Columbus® showcases the
rich cultural diversity and leadership that impacts the Columbus
community. As we celebrate the achievements of African Americans
this year, we also celebrate the ethnically diverse community that
we are blessed to live and work in.”
Who’s Who Publishing Company
founder and CEO, C. Sunny Martin stated, “We are elated about
this edition of Who’s Who In Black Columbus® as it represents
one of our most comprehensive efforts to document and highlight
Columbus’ influential African-American leaders. Our city has
grown tremendously during the last decade and we have some the brightest
and most highly sought after talent right here in our own backyard.
In keeping with our mission to make an impact on community youth,
we not only feature some of our up-and-coming young stars, but we
encourage the corporate and educational community to purchase these
books and get them into the hands of our youth who are looking for
role models and mentors with whom they can connect.”
Who’s Who Publishing Company
began in Atlanta, Georgia in 1989 and currently publishes similar
annual directories in cities such as: Atlanta, GA; Cleveland and
Cincinnati, OH; Indianapolis, IN; and St. Louis, MO. Other releases
scheduled for 2006 include cities such as Birmingham, AL, Chicago,
IL, and Detroit, MI. The Columbus book retails for $24.95 and is
available at bookstores all over Central Ohio.
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Who's Who In Black
Columbus® - The 2004-2005
book released
June 2004 - Columbus, Ohio –
The long and highly anticipated release of Who’s
Who In Black Columbus®
- The 2004-2005 Edition will be officially released on June 9, 2004
at a special book unveiling reception held at the Hilton at Easton.
The event, which is hosted by Alex Shumate, is expected to bring
in over 300 guests and dignitaries including Columbus Mayor Michael
Coleman.
Who’s Who In Black
Columbus®
is an annual coffee table 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
as well as in the community. This publication, which is an essential
networking resource for the community and serves as both a historical
document and a classroom resource, features pictures and biographical
data on over 320 influential leaders and achievers in the Columbus
community.
New to this edition is a section highlighting
some of Columbus’ most interesting personalities. Other featured
sections in this year’s Who’s Who In
Black Columbus®
include Columbus’ Most Influential, OSU Medical Center Professionals,
Legal Professionals, Corporate Brass, People to Watch, Spiritual
Leaders, Media Professionals, Community Leaders, and Professionals
and Entrepreneurs.
The foreword to this year’s
edition is written by Reverend Leon L. Troy, Sr. Now retired, Reverend
Troy is the Pastor Emeritus for Second Baptist Church and chairman
of the House of Troy Foundation.
We look forward to your attendance
to our unveiling reception on Wednesday, June 9th at the Hilton
at Easton. The reception starts at 5:30 pm.
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