UpwardAction Salutes Hampton University President William R. Harvey

UpwardAction Salutes Hampton University President William R. Harvey

Dr. William R. Harvey has served as the president of Hampton University (~ alma mater of UpwardAction CEO TC Cooper ~) since 1978.   In addition to leading Hampton, he is also a successful entrepreneur who  has owned  a Pepsi Cola bottling company for 28 years (as of the date of this article).…
UpwardAction Salutes Sheldon Gilbert

UpwardAction Salutes Sheldon Gilbert

Proclivity Media Founder and CEO, Sheldon Gilbert has created an innovative approach for using consumer data to maximize advertising.   He took a market need that was not being met and rocked it!   From Yale to Some Self-Education Mr. Gilbert taught himself how to program and used his skills…
UpwardAction Salutes Publishing Legend John H. Johnson

UpwardAction Salutes Publishing Legend John H. Johnson

"When I see a barrier, I cry and I curse, and then I get a ladder and climb over it."  ~John H. Johnson This attitude of determination served the founder of Johnson Publishing Company well throughout his life.  Mr. John H. Johnson is a media mogul who spent his life…
UpwardAction Salutes Ann Fudge

UpwardAction Salutes Ann Fudge

Ann M. Fudge is a remarkable business woman and marketing executive who is responsible for shaping many of the brands that we enjoy today.   She has also lent her genius to shaping the pharmaceutical industry, the arts and philanthropic efforts through her very active corporate board service.   Keep…