Gala Archive
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IB TALK ONLINE SPECIAL: USO Holds Star-studded Gala and “Honor those who Serve”
Posted on November 3, 2012 | No CommentsBy Ibrahim Dabo @IbDabo WASHINGTON, D.C.—Extraordinary bravery, loyalty and heroism of US service men and women were recognized on Nov. 2 when the United Service Organizations (USO) hosted its annual gala in Washington, D.C. An estimated 1,100 guests were in attendance including Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the... -
America’s Top Businesses Honored At American Business Awards And Russell Simmons Receives Difference Maker Award
Posted on June 22, 2011 | No CommentsReport and interview by Ibrahim Dabo More than 600 executives from around the country gathered at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 20, 2011 to celebrate the success of businesses that are thriving despite the challenges faced by an economic downturn. The ninth annual American Business Awards (ABAs)... -
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “The economy” is an abstract term as corporate profits have been relatively healthy, Michael Gallagher, president of The Stevie Awards, tells Ib Talk Online
Posted on June 21, 2011 | No CommentsA decade ago Michael Gallagher left his job and founded The American Business Awards to administer the Stevies. The Stevie Awards honor achievements and positive contributions of organizations and business people worldwide. Starting with The American Business Awards in 2002, the recognitions grew to include The International Business Awards in... -
EXCLUSIVE FEATURE: NBA Champion Trent Tucker to Host Welcome Dinner in New York City & Celebrity Golf Outing in New Jersey
Posted on June 12, 2011 | 4 CommentsExclusive interviews and report by Ibrahim Dabo For the first time since the inception of his foundation 12 years ago, NBA Champion Trent Tucker will host an All 4 Kids Foundation Welcome Dinner in New York City, the place where he spent nine years as an NBA player for the... -
Farm Sanctuary Brings Hope To Farm Animals And Celebrates 25 Years
Posted on May 20, 2011 | 3 CommentsInterview, photos, and report by Ibrahim Dabo For 25 years, Farm Sanctuary, a New York-based animal rights organization, has worked to “protect farm animals from cruelty, inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and promote compassionate vegan living.” On May 14, 2011, the organization hosted its... -
AFUWI Hosts 14th Annual Legacy Awards Gala and Honors Suzanne de Passe
Posted on January 27, 2011 | No CommentsBy Ibrahim Dabo NEW YORK CITY, NY—The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) on January 26, 2011, held its 14th Annual Legacy Awards gala in New York City, honoring Suzanne de Passe, Co-Chair of de Passe Jones Entertainment. Proceeds from the prestigious gala help support scholarship... -
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: There Is Hope For People With Vision Problems, Says Lighthouse International Chief Mark Ackermann
Posted on November 23, 2010 | No CommentsInterview 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... -
Lighthouse International Celebrates Philanthropy and Raises Funds to Fight Vision Loss
Posted on November 23, 2010 | No CommentsReport and interviews by Ibrahim Dabo NEW YORK CITY, NY—Lighthouse International, a leading non-profit organization that dedicates its work toward fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment, on Nov. 22, 2010 hosted “LightYears,” its annual gala at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. LightYears 2010 did “Salute the... -
Celebrities Walk With Their Dogs on the “Green Carpet” As North Shore Animal League America Hosts its 5th Annual Gala
Posted on November 6, 2010 | No CommentsReport, interviews and photos by Ibrahim Dabo. North Shore Animal League America on Nov. 4, 2010 hosted its 5th Annual DogCatemy Celebrity Gala at Cipriani’s on Wall St. in New York City and hundreds of guests gathered, some with their pets. J. John Stevenson, President of North Shore Animal League,... -
Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit, Warner Music Group CEO Lyor Cohen, Entertainer Jay-z Honored At Annual Benefit Gala
Posted on November 6, 2010 | No CommentsReport, exclusive interviews and photos by Ibrahim Dabo New York City, New York—The New York Police and Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund held its 25th Annual Benefit Dinner at the New York Hilton on Nov. 4 2010 and honored three influential leaders in their respective fields who have...