Real Times Media Expands its Who’s Who In Black Footprint Following an Impressive 2023 Program
Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, and Detroit return to the 2024 programming schedule. Real Times Media’s, Who’s Who In Black, the premier platform celebrating excellence within the African American community over 35 years, is thrilled to announce its 2024 return with an expanded program. Who’s Who In Black relaunched in 2023 after a three-year hiatus brought about by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The events held in Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus were sold-out, showcasing the immense talent, leadership, and innovation that exemplifies the spirit of excellence and collaboration defining
Financial Wizard Raymond McGuire Trades Wall Street for Social Empowerment
Who's Who in Black provides a national platform to recognize the achievements of some of the most distinguished Black business leaders, activists, policymakers, philanthropists, and influencers in the world today. Raymond McGuire, the Lazard firm president and former mayoral candidate for New York is one of those remarkable individuals whose story must be told. Recently McGuire took the stage at Bank of America Auditorium at the Shirley Massey Executive Conference Center at Morehouse College to share insights with students and guests in an open forum during the revered
Johnnie Turnage: Detroit Could Be America’s Premier Black Tech Ecosystem
My name is Johnnie Turnage. Less than a year ago, I founded Black Tech Saturdays with my wife Alexa, and the results have been out of this world! We grew from five people in a coffee shop to over 6,000 Detroiters, Michiganders, and visitors from all over the world. We’ve supported founders as they worked to gain traction, revenue, and capital faster than ever. We’ve also supported over a hundred people in their quest to get jobs, and we’ve witnessed more of our community find pathways into the tech
Quinton E. Primo lll Building a Home for Google at the James R. Thompson Center
by Alan Hughes Quintin E. Primo III is one of relatively few African Americans operating at the highest level of the commercial real estate business. His company, the Chicago-based Capri Investment Group, boasts more than $14 billion in real estate investment transactions completed – with more high-profile deals in the pipeline. The Capri Investment Group and commercial and residential real estate development company, The Prime Group, acquired the James R. Thompson Center, an historic building in Chicago’s Loop District. The center, built in the mid-1980s houses Illinois state government
The Sharon Reed Show: One-on-One with Judge Greg Mathis
On the latest episode of The Sharon Reed Show, Sharon goes one-on-one with Judge Greg Mathis. In this new podcast, Judge Mathis discusses his family, meeting his wife, being raised in politics by Rev. Jessie Jackson, his support for media mogul Byron Allen, his next TV project, and more. Watch the full interview now. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTqE4zSANTE[/embed]
GM Chair and CEO, Mary Barra Says Gerald Johnson Leaves an ‘Indelible Mark’ on the Auto Giant
Who's Who in Black is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the achievements of Black men and women and recognizes living legends who in successfully navigating their careers have created a blueprint for the fortunate men and women who follow in their footsteps in their own pursuits of excellence. One such individual is GM retiree Gerald Johnson of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. General Motors revealed the retirement of its long-serving executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, Gerald Johnson. Johnson, who has served the company for an impressive 44 years,
Michigan Chronicle, WDIV TV 4 Announce Media Partnership to Elevate Local News Coverage and Community Engagement
By Jeremy Allen, Executive Editor The Michigan Chronicle, a subsidiary of Real Times Media, and WDIV TV 4, Detroit's NBC affiliate, are proud to announce an expansive media partnership aimed at enhancing the impact of local news and information dissemination. This collaboration marks a significant step towards bolstering community engagement, fostering inclusivity, and enriching the depth of coverage on issues vital to Detroit and the state of Michigan. Under the umbrella of this innovative partnership, the collaboration between the Michigan Chronicle and WDIV extends beyond coverage of local events.