Birmingham, AL – May 10, 2012) — On Thursday May 24, Birmingham will be the national launchpad for a unique online Economic Destination (e-Destination) that will change the landscape of the African-American business class in Alabama and nationwide.
Kathy Y. Times, former Birmingham investigative reporter and the immediate past president of the National Association of Black Journalists and her business partner, James Covington, are launching Wheretogo411.com and the Wheretogo411 Mobile App. Covington is the author of the book, “From Civil Rights to Silver Rights: We Need An Economic Movement” and has owned an IT consulting firm for nearly 20 years.
“We chose to launch Where2Go411.com in a place that epitomizes the collective strength of African-Americans for Civil Rights,” said Times. “And now, as we engage the struggle for silver (economic) rights, we have created this e-Destination to serve as a force for growing black enterprises by connecting them to local and national buyers.”
Birmingham, with more than 1,200 current business listings on the site, is one of twenty featured cities across the nation. Using the Wheretogo411 Mobile App, people on the go can easily obtain information about all the hottest restaurants, salons, nightclubs, and shopping, as well as cultural places of interest, churches, events, and much more in the area.
The Birmingham launch event will include a Business Roundtable to discuss a national strategy to grow black enterprises. It will take place at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 520 16th Street, North at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 24. A reception will follow the roundtable at 5:30 p.m.
“All across America, African-American communities are on the verge of collapsing under the awesome weight of crime, high unemployment, and lost opportunities resulting from economic neglect,” said Covington. “Grow the black business class, and you will transform the economic reality of African-American communities.”
State and local government officials, business owners, and others who play a vital role in economic development will be part of the roundtable panel, including:
- Gaynell Hendricks, Jefferson County Tax Assessor and Birmingham Airport Authority Chair
- Bob Dickerson, Birmingham Business Resource Center
- State Rep. John Rogers
The event is open to the public, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, click on the image below and sign up to be a part of this historical event that is sure to change the economic landscape for black enterprises and black America.
For more information, contact:
Kathy Y. Times
(205) 601-4220
