Community & Nonprofit

An Oscar winner, star of the new TV show Condor and a mother of four, Mira Sorvino appeared on The Today Show to share her thoughts on the arrest of Harvey Weinstein, his impact on her career and her part in the #MeToo movement. Sorvino spoke out about her experiences with Weinstein and the sexual harassment she was a victim of while promoting the 1995 film Mighty Aphrodite. After dodging Weinstein’s unwanted advances on two occasions, Sorvino experienced a lull in her career due to being blacklisted by Weinstein.

June marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month! As we honor this month, and celebrate diversity and individuality, we invite you to check out some of our leading voices from the LGBTQ+ community:

Emmy Award winner and founder and president of Futuro Media Group Maria Hinojosa joined MSNBC to discuss immigration policy and the Trump administration. For years, Hinojosa (who was born in Mexico City) has been an advocate for marginalized groups of all kinds, especially immigrants. On All In With Chris Hayes, Hinojosa weighed in on the Trump administration’s drive for mass deportation.

Jim Harbaugh, head football coach for the University of Michigan Wolverines, is known for his unconventional coaching style. A believer that the unique experiences his student-athletes are able to share strengthens team chemistry, Coach Harbaugh implemented annual spring team trips—and his recent one to France has had a lasting impact.

A Chance in the World, the highly anticipated new movie inspired by Steve Pemberton's acclaimed memoir, is releasing May 30th. In addition to the feature, at select showings moviegoers will have the opportunity to enjoy a live panel discussion simulcast with Pemberton, John Sykes (Pemberton’s former guardian and high school mentor), and representatives from Adoption Exchange, Love Without Boundaries and The Felix Organization. Fathom Events will be hosting the nationwide screenings.

May marks the beginning of Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to fighting stigma, educating the public and offering support to those struggling with mental health issues. "If we develop coping mechanisms before the crisis hits—approaching our mental health as seriously and curiously as we approach our physical health—all of us will be more prepared when, not if, we encounter a mental health challenge.”-Sheila Hamilton, Five-Time Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

As 2018 marks 50 years since the death of Martin Luther King Jr., the National Civil Rights Museum recently hosted an #MLK50 event honoring the late civil rights leader. APB speakers Clarence B. Jones, Diane Nash, John B. King and Julianne Malveaux all attended the event and gave speeches about King’s contributions, as well as their own involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.

“My hope, given the two decades that have passed, is that we are now at a stage where we can untangle the complexities and context (maybe even with a little compassion), which might help lead to an eventual healing—and a systemic transformation.” - Monica Lewinsky

In his recent op-ed for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and APB speaker Nicholas Kristof addressed the school shooting in Florida—an event he described as heartbreaking and, even worse, predictable.

Many of our speakers attribute their opportunities, successes and passion for change to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. APB, founded during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement in 1965, is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other Civil Rights leaders that contributed to his movement. Devoted to spreading positive messages about love and equality, our speakers continue to honor Dr. King's legacy: