IB’S BLOG EXCLUSIVE: Malnutrition’s Impact on Child Development, Longevity and Disease Risk Assessed by Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and UNICEF Executive Director Ann Veneman

By Ibrahim Dabo @IbDabo On a beautiful Sunday afternoon I had the opportunity to sit down with Ann Veneman, former U.S. secretary of agriculture and UNICEF executive director, for an enlightening lunch meeting. Ms. Veneman had graciously taken time out of her busy schedule to invite me in for what …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: There Is Hope For People With Vision Problems, Says Lighthouse International Chief Mark Ackermann

Interview by Ibrahim Dabo NEW YORK CITY, NY—Lighthouse International, a leading non-profit organization founded in 1905, is dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment. On Nov. 22, the organization hosted the 2010 LightYears Gala at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The star-studded event attracted celebrities …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: A Comedian’s Perspective on Internet Technology – Dr. Reggie Watts

  By Ibrahim Dabo New York City, New York—It’s always good to be around comedians as you’ll hardly ever be short of a good laugh. But after a good treat, I wanted to talk about technology with comedian and musician Dr. Reggie Watts. Not sure whether that was a good …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Deborah Cox Says New Album Coming in Spring 2011

Interview by Ibrahim Dabo Award-winning and multi-platinum recording artist, Deborah Cox, shared exclusively with Ib’s Blog some of her activities. “I’m getting ready to go on Broadway,” Cox told Ib’s Blog in an interview. “I will be playing the role of Josephine Baker.” The Canadian R&B singer-songwriter and actress said …