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IB TALK ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Rapper Common Opens Up About His Life And Book “One Day, It’ll All Make Sense”
Posted on October 9, 2011 | No CommentsBy Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) American hip-hop artist and actor Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr, fondly known as Common, now a New York Times best-seller for his autobiography “One Day, It’ll All Make Sense,” talked exclusively about his book and how his story can be of inspiration to people of all ages,... -
IB TALK ONLINE SPECIAL COMMENTARY: A Review Of President Obama’s Congressional Black Caucus Speech
Posted on September 27, 2011 | No CommentsBy Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) Ib Talk Online Executive Editor Ibrahim Dabo reviews U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Phoenix Dinner last year and this year. In Saturday’s speech, President Obama, while maintaining optimism, made it very clear that times are hard, and cautioned the... -
SPECIAL REPORT: March With Me And Press On, Obama Said In Congressional Black Caucus Speech
Posted on September 26, 2011 | 1 CommentBy Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) WASHINGTON, D.C.— President Barack Obama in his speech at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Phoenix Dinner on September 24, 2011, in Washington, D.C., told blacks to quit complaining and "put on your marching shoes" to follow him in the fight for jobs and a brighter... -
PHOTOS: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Annual Legislative Conference
Posted on October 10, 2010 | No CommentsIn a move to celebrate its vision and move forward with its mission, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., (CBCF) held its 40th Annual Legislative Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. between Sept. 15-18, 2010. Click on the album below for photos taken by Ibrahim... -
Thousands Congregate at CBCF Annual Prayer Breakfast with Spirit of Renewed Faith
Posted on September 26, 2010 | No CommentsUnited and fired up with prayers. Attendees at the ALC Annual Prayer Breakfast join hands and pray for the nation. Report and Interviews by Ibrahim Dabo. Photo Credit: Ibrahim Dabo. WASHINGTON, D.C.—In an era where many count on prayer for global peace, thousands held hands together at a highly inspirational... -
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Congressman Elijah Cummings Comments on the Need to Confront Issues Affecting People of Color
Posted on September 24, 2010 | No CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, Co-Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.’s 40th Annual Legislative Conference, spoke exclusively to Ib’s Blog about the significance of people coming together to address pertinent issues affecting human development. “It’s very important that we bring African American people together to talk about the... -
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee reflects on the Power of the CBC Foundation Annual Legislative Conference as a Place for Inspiration and Empowerment
Posted on September 22, 2010 | No CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, spoke highly of this year’s Annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Jackson Lee was a participant at the conference and also sat on the “The Faith Leaders Roundtable” session... -
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Actor Chris Tucker takes back “knowledge” from CBC Foundation Annual Legislative Conference
Posted on September 21, 2010 | 1 CommentWASHINGTON, D.C.—American actor and comedian Chris Tucker was among prominent names attending this year’s 40th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., powered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. L-R: Ibrahim Dabo and Chris Tucker. Tucker described the Annual Legislative Conference as "great". Photo Credit: J.K. He said the conference... -
SPECIAL REPORT: Obama Determined to Finish Plan on Strengthening U.S. Economy
Posted on September 20, 2010 | 2 CommentsBy Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) WASHINGTON, D.C.—President Barack Obama made an appearance at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. on Sept. 18, 2010 and talked about some of the progress and challenges his administration is facing. “We are... -
Congressman Elijah Cummings Emphasizes The Need To Know Technology
Posted on November 15, 2009 | No CommentsCongressman Elijah E. Cummings (D - MD) has stressed on the need for business leaders to keep up with technology innovation. Cummings was speaking at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Economic Recovery Forum in Baltimore, Maryland, on October 31, 2009. “I tell people all the time, make sure you go...