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: R&B Sensation Mario Barrett Celebrates His 25th Birthday And The Mario Do Right Foundation

Report, photos and exclusive interview by Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) R&B singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Mario Barrett was joined by VIPs and friends to celebrate his 25th birthday at Silo Point in Baltimore on August 13, 2011. The Baltimore native turns 25 on August 27. The dinner also served as …

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 …

Jim Chitwood, Driving the Baltimore City Community College Foundation through New Relationships and Fundraising, Outlines His Plan

BALTIMORE—Having performed lots of work in his community in Florida and served as chief fundraiser at his former institution, Northwest Florida State College, Jim Chitwood, director of development and foundation operations for Baltimore City Community College’s (BCCC) main development arm, the BCCC Foundation, is a man on the move in …