By Ibrahim Dabo @IbDabo WASHINGTON, D.C.—Extraordinary bravery, loyalty and heroism of US service men and women were recognized on Nov. 2 when the United Service Organizations (USO) hosted its annual gala in Washington, D.C. An estimated 1,100 guests were in attendance including Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the …
By Ibrahim Dabo @IbDabo Talking about fatherhood and some of its challenges at the Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in September, NBA player Dwyane Wade said “having a kid and being a parent is the greatest gift that you can have. It’s the toughest job but it’s …
By Ibrahim Dabo @IbDabo Debora Plunkett, information assurance director at the National Security Agency (NSA), gave the keynote address on the opening day of the 8th Annual IT Security Automation Conference at the Baltimore Convention Center on Oct. 3, 2012. Ms. Plunkett, whose responsibilities include protecting U.S. government computer networks, …
By Ibrahim Dabo @IbDabo WASHINGTON, D.C.—First Lady Michelle Obama delivered an uplifting keynote address at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Phoenix Awards Dinner on Sept. 22, 2012. She spoke about some of the nation’s challenges of the past – dating back to the days of the civil rights movement, obstacles confronting …
