Interviews Archive
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Exclusive Interview: PR Pro MJ Pedone Brings Service to Charitable Causes
Posted on March 18, 2012 | 1 CommentInterview by Lori Perry In the circle of charitable socialites, you'll find MJ Pedone who is an incredible Businesswoman, Publicist & CEO of Indra Public Relations. MJ is one of the most hands on PR Pro's who has a deep celebrity client list that reads like the who's who of... -
AIRS Celebrates Oscar Night and Restoration Gardens of Hope
Posted on March 4, 2012 | No CommentsBy Ibrahim Dabo Mary-Ann Mula also contributed to this story The Academy Awards is not only about celebrating the accomplishments of professionals thriving in the film industry but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also gives non-profit organizations across the US an opportunity to host an Oscar Night®... -
IB TALK ONLINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Max Cure Foundation Boss David Plotkin On The Challenges Associated With Pediatric Cancer In The U.S.
Posted on November 13, 2011 | No CommentsOn November 10, 2011 during the launching of a new initiative―Max Cure Beyond Barriers―of The Max Cure Foundation, an organization committed to research rare pediatric cancers, improve treatments and find cures that save children’s lives, Ib Talk Online Executive Editor Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) caught up with Co-founder and President David... -
IB TALK ONLINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Martin Luther King III Reflects On The Dedication Of The Memorial To Martin Luther King Jr.
Posted on October 16, 2011 | No CommentsInterview by Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) Speaking exclusively to Ib Talk Online ahead of the official dedication of the memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Martin Luther King III said the occasion means a lot not just to his family. “It’s important,... -
IB TALK ONLINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: R&B Star Mario Inspires Youth Through The Mario Do Right Foundation
Posted on August 26, 2011 | 1 Commentby 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
Posted on August 14, 2011 | 1 CommentReport, 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: Award-Winning TV Journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell Addresses Obesity In America
Posted on July 31, 2011 | No CommentsInterview by Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) Jane Velez-Mitchell, award-winning television journalist, bestselling author, and host of "Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell" on HLN, spoke exclusively to Ib Talk Online about obesity in America and the need for people to eat healthier and live longer. "With regard to the obesity crisis, we need to... -
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: U.S. Was “So Close” To Winning The Women’s World Cup, Says Abby Wambach
Posted on July 18, 2011 | No CommentsSunday’s World Cup final loss to Japan may have taken a toll on the U.S. national team but as they returned home on Monday, they were greeted by cheerful fans who showed up to support them in New York’s Times Square. “The support is really humbling,” striker Abby Wambach told reporters. “Truthfully, it’s probably... -
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: We Lifted Women’s Soccer Around The World, U.S. Midfielder Carli Lloyd Tells Ib Talk Online
Posted on July 18, 2011 | No CommentsInterview by Ibrahim Dabo After losing the Women’s World Cup final to Japan on Sunday, U.S. national team midfielder Carli Lloyd said her side created a buzz back home and are looking forward to a brighter future. “I was really proud,” Lloyd told Ib Talk Online when the team arrived... -
Exclusive Interview Part II: NBA Champion Trent Tucker to Host Celebrity Golf Tournament & Dinner Party in New York to Raise Funds for Charity
Posted on June 25, 2011 | No CommentsAfter 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...