IB TALK ONLINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: R&B Star Mario Inspires Youth Through The Mario Do Right Foundation

 by Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) Grammy Award-nominated singer and songwriter Mario Barrett may have secured his place in the star-studded firmament of entertainment, but he is also making a singular difference in the world of philanthropy, thanks to his efforts in the Mario Do Right Foundation to end addiction in the …

Exclusive Interview Part I: NBA Champion Trent Tucker Empowers Youngsters to Focus on Education through the All 4 Kids Foundation

After spending 11 years in the NBA―nine with the New York Knicks, another with the Spurs and one final season with the Chicago Bulls,Trent Tucker has dedicated his life to making a difference as a philanthropist. An NBA Champion with Chicago Bulls in 1993, Tucker is a firm believer that …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Suzanne de Passe Planning Definitive Motion Picture on Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  Report, photo and interview by Ibrahim Dabo   NEW YORK CITY, NY—Suzanne de Passe, who right alongside Motown Records company founder Berry Gordy Jr. helped sign the Jackson 5 and launch a successful string of Motown television specials, will produce a definitive motion picture on the life of Dr. …

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 …