IB TALK ONLINE SPECIAL: USO Holds Star-studded Gala and “Honor those who Serve”

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 …

Miami Heat NBA Star Dwyane Wade Uses His Book and Social Media to Spread Positive News about Fatherhood

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 …

Mobile Malware is on the Rise, says NSA Top Official Debora Plunkett at IT Security Conference

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, …

A Reflection of the 2012 Phoenix Awards Dinner of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

By Bill Fleming Ib Talk Online Contributor WASHINGTON, D.C.— I was honored Saturday night to attend the Phoenix Awards Dinner of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 2012 Annual Legislative Conference, with Executive Editor and Founder of IbTalkOnline, Ibrahim Dabo. First Lady Michelle Obama highlighted the evening with her motivating and …