WHO'S WHO IN BLACK DETROIT® PRESS RELEASES

Shirley R. Stancato to Pen Foreword for
Third Edition of Who’s Who In Black Detroit®

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, proudly announces that Shirley R. Stancato will pen the foreword for the third edition of Who’s Who In Black Detroit®.

Stancato is president and chief executive officer of New Detroit, southeastern Michigan’s only leadership coalition devoted solely to race relations, serving as an essential forum for discussion and advocacy of race relations issues. Under Stancato’s leadership, New Detroit convenes a bi-annual regional leadership summit on race, organizes an annual summer business camp for youth, conducts a yearly multicultural leadership program, initiates a financial literacy curriculum in local schools, and provides comprehensive technical assistance for small nonprofit organizations in metropolitan Detroit.

Prior to joining New Detroit in 2000, Stancato’s career spanned 30 years at what is now Chase Bank, where she rose to the position of senior vice president. A lifelong Detroiter, she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayne State University. She serves on the boards of the Coleman A. Young Foundation, the JPMorgan Chase National Community Advisory Board, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Zoological Commission, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan, the Detroit Institute of Arts and St. John Health. Stancato is also chair emeritus of Alternatives for Girls and past chair of the boards of the Detroit Urban League and Operation ABLE of Michigan.

Monica Morgan, associate publisher for Who’s Who In Black Detroit® expresses, “Shirley Stancato’s strong leadership skills and unwavering commitment to the Detroit community are exactly what this publication seeks to highlight. She leads and inspires others through her actions, and I am thrilled that she has agreed to pen the foreword for this upcoming edition.”

“I am honored to write the foreword for the third edition of Who’s Who In Black Detroit®,” shares Stancato. “This book is a wonderful resource for our community and provides outstanding role models for our young people.”

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 Detroit area.

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Monica Morgan Named Associate Publisher for
Who’s Who In Black Detroit®

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, proudly announces that Monica Morgan will serve as the associate publisher of Who’s Who In Black Detroit®. Morgan is one of Detroit’s most widely acclaimed photojournalists, whose clientele includes Fortune 500 corporations such as DaimlerChrysler, General Motors and Coca-Cola.

Though once a journalist, columnist and public relations specialist, Morgan has enjoyed speaking through the camera for more than a decade. From celebrity shots to corporate assignments, her instincts have taken her throughout the world, with photographic travels to Spain, Corsica, Germany, Sicily, Italy, France, England and Malta. She captured the inaugural activities of Dominica’s late Prime Minister Rosie Douglas, and the memorial services for Israel’s former First Lady, Leah Rabin. She also covered the refugee camps in Darfur, Sudan, as well as children with AIDs in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya.

Currently represented by Wireimage, Morgan’s work has appeared internationally via Associated Press Worldwide and Newsweek-Japan. Her credits include The New York Daily News, the Detroit Free Press, Fortune, Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise, The Michigan Chronicle and O, The Oprah Magazine, among others.

The late Mayor Coleman A. Young cited Morgan as Detroit’s best photographer, calling her “the sure shot.” Rock-and-roll legend Chuck Berry nicknamed her the “Fast Photographer,” and Edsel Ford calls her “the best.” Civil rights icon Rosa Parks called her work “great,” and selected Morgan to be her personal and official photographer.

“Throughout my career, I’ve made it a point to spotlight people who were up and coming through my photography and articles I wrote for various publications,” says Morgan. “Who’s Who In Black Detroit® reflects my own vision of providing African Americans of achievement the opportunity to be encouraged and celebrated.”

Who’s Who president and CEO, C. Sunny Martin shares, “We are excited to have Monica Morgan join the Who’s Who team as our Detroit associate publisher. Her strong connections with the Detroit community, her experience in public relations, and her creativity and ingenuity will serve as valuable assets to this publication.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1989 and currently publishes similar annual directories in 22 cities. Upon release, Who’s Who In Black Detroit® will retail in area bookstores and newsstands.

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W. Frank Fountain to Pen Foreword for Second Edition of
Who’s Who In Black Detroit®

Columbus, Ohio – Following a successful inaugural edition in 2006, Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, proudly announces that W. Frank Fountain will pen the foreword for the second edition of Who’s Who In Black Detroit®. Fountain is the Senior Vice President of External Affairs and Public Policy (Auburn Hills) for DaimlerChrysler Company, LLC.

Who’s Who Founder and CEO C. Sunny Martin shares, “We are honored that Frank Fountain has graciously agreed to write the foreword for Detroit’s second edition. His position at DaimlerChrysler and within the community exemplifi es the type of leadership we honor across the country.”

Carter Womack, associate publisher for Who’s Who In Black Detroit®, conveyed, “We are excited that Frank will pen this year’s foreword. He has a strong commitment to diversity and works hard in the Detroit community to insure equal opportunities exist for everyone. In addition, Frank is a great role model of African-American achievement for the young people in our community.”

Fountain is responsible for maintaining and coordinating DaimlerChrysler’s interface with state and local governments across the country. He is also responsible for DaimlerChrysler’s community relations, national education programs and the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, the company’s philanthropic organization, where he serves as President.

Since joining the Chrysler Corporation in 1973 as an investment analyst, Fountain has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility in Chrysler’s corporate controller’s offi ce, treasurer’s offi ce and government affairs offi ce in Washington, D.C.

Fountain is a member of many business and professional organizations and serves on numerous boards. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Hampton University, an MBA degree from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, an honorary doctorate of public service degree from Central Michigan University, and an honorary doctorate of humanities from Eastern Michigan University.

Who’s Who Publishing Company began in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1989 and currently publishes similar annual directories in 16 cities. Upon release, Who’s Who In Black Detroit® will retail in area bookstores and newsstands.

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Inaugural Edition of Who's Who In Black Detroit®
set for release

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, will release the highly anticipated inaugural edition of Who’s Who In Black Detroit®, October 16, 2006, at the Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center. A networking reception will be held at Seldom Blues Restaurant from 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., and the book Unveiling Reception will take place at the Marriott Renaissance Center from 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. MIX 92.3 radio personality Frankie Darcell will serve as mistress of ceremonies and entertainment will be provided by Quarter to Midnite. More than 400 invited dignitaries and guests are expected to share in the celebration.

With a foreword written by the Honorable Judge Damon Keith, the coffee table-quality publication is more than 385 pages in length. It offers readers pictures and historical and biographical data on local leaders in the metropolitan Detroit area. This includes some of Detroit’s Interesting Personalities, Most Influential, Corporate Brass, Community Leaders, and many more. The book also features a special tribute to the late Mayor Coleman A. Young.

Detroit publisher Carter Womack shares, “This edition of Who’s Who In Black Detroit® is historic as it is the first time we can view Detroit from its past, its present and its future. Our goal is to get the publication into the hands of our youth so they can see the vast opportunities and supporting role models they have within their community.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO, C. Sunny Martin shared, “We are extremely excited about this inaugural edition of Who’s Who In Black Detroit® as it reveals the vast contributions the city has made to America’s landscape in the areas of business, government, industry, science and medicine, and arts and entertainment.

The Detroit book will retail for $34.95 and will be available at bookstores in the Detroit area.

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Judge Damon J. Keith Signs on to Pen Foreword
for New Who's Who In Black Detroit® Book

Columbus, Ohio – Who’s Who Publishing Company, the nation’s largest annual directory publisher targeting the African-American market, proudly announces that United States Court of Appeals Judge Damon J. Keith has signed on to write the foreword for the inaugural edition of Who’s Who In Black Detroit®.

A highly distinguished member of the federal judiciary, Judge Keith has consistently been a courageous defender of the constitutional and civil rights of all people. His best known decision, United States v. Sinclair, is referred to as the Keith Decision. The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed Judge Keith’s decision in that case, which prohibited President Nixon and the federal government from engaging in warrantless wiretapping because it was in violation of the Fourth Amendment.

Judge Keith has received over 40 honorary degrees from many colleges and universities. In 1974, the Detroit Board of Education dedicated one of its primary schools in his honor, naming it The Damon J. Keith Elementary School.

In 2005, Judge Keith was honored to be a co-chair for the National Victory Celebration for the Farewell to Mrs. Rosa Parks, organizing the homegoing services for Mrs. Parks across the country. Judge Keith was quoted as saying, “Mother Parks represents everything that my legal and judicial career has stood for.”

Who’s Who Publishing Company founder and CEO, C. Sunny Martin states, “We are extremely honored and excited about the Honorable Judge Keith’s decision to pen the foreword to our inaugural edition of Who’s Who In Black Detroit®. Judge Keith’s stature and achievements in the judiciary and in Detroit are legendary.”

Who’s Who In Black Detroit® will officially be released later this fall. The book will celebrate the rich achievements of Detroit’s African-American citizens from various career disciplines including entrepreneurs, corporate brass, community leaders, media professionals, counselors at law, youth achievers and much, much more.

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