WHO'S WHO IN BLACK COLUMBUS® PRESS RELEASES

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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