Who's Who At The Hyatt
Too bad James Brown is no longer around. A lively round of “say it loud, I’m black and I’m proud” would have been fitting entertainment for the unveiling ceremony for the 10th anniversary edition of the annual Who’s Who In Black Atlanta commemorative book. The annual black love fest always brings out, well, a who’s who crowd of black Atlantans. As a follow-up to the very successful ninth edition, which focused on women, this year’s book pays tribute to African American men. Playwright, producer, and actor extraordinaire Tyler Perry, Herman Russell, C.T. Vivian, Congressman John Lewis and Jesse Hill, and tributes to the 100 Black Men organization, the Tuskegee Airmen, and Morehouse College. Oh and did I mention that yours truly got a little mention in the media section? Trumpet Awards founder Xernona Clayton and FOX 5’s Mark Hayes emceed the posh affair at the downtown Hyatt. I know one person who was elated that the event was finally over—publisher Yolanda Reynolds. Who’s Who’s Founder & C.E.O C. Sunny Martin surprised her onstage with tickets to Oprah's The Color Purple on Broadway, complete with backstage passes to meet the cast. All I can say is “hey Sunny, need any more help?”
