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International Women's Day is driven by the goal of bettering gender balance and working toward a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Many of our speakers have played a vital role in the pursuit of a gender equal world and continue to challenge us to not only value and celebrate our differences, but to also become catalysts for change. Check out some of our top inspirational, trailblazing female voices:

Ten years ago, on February 26th, a young Black man—17-year-old Trayvon Martin—was fatally shot in Sanford, Florida while innocently walking back to his dad’s girlfriend’s home. During that walk, he was spotted by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer. Zimmerman believed Martin was acting suspiciously. The two got into an altercation and Trayvon—who was unarmed—was killed. He was 17. (Zimmerman was eventually acquitted of second-degree murder in 2013.) It was a shot heard around the world—sparking the Black Lives Matter movement and igniting a new era in civil rights that continues to grow today. 

APB is honored to announce our exclusive representation of Nobel Peace Prize recipient and widely respected Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov. Editor-in-chief of the newspaper Novaya Gazeta, Muratov is a vocal advocate for independent press and is known for investigating abuses of power. Lauded for his passion to safeguard the freedom of expression, Muratov offers unparalleled insights into everything from politics and human rights to the complex issues of the Ukraine and the future relationship between Russia and America.

New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Dr. Keisha N. Blain has just been nominated for an NAACP Image Award and selected as a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for her latest book, Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer's Enduring Message to America. 

An excerpt from legendary investigative journalist and APB speaker Carl Bernstein’s newest book was recently featured on CBS News’ website. Bernstein’s memoir, Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom (Henry Holt & Co.), which was released Jan. 11, tells the story of his early days as a journalist in the nation’s capital at The Washington Star—the city’s afternoon paper. He was just 16 when he began working as a copy boy. By 19, he was a reporter there.

Many of our speakers attribute their opportunities, successes and passion for change to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Founded during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement in 1965, APB is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other civil rights leaders who shared his vision. Devoted to spreading positive messages about love and equality, our speakers continue to honor Dr. King's legacy. Read their reflections below.

As the pandemic continues to present business leaders with unprecedented challenges, our experts are here to weigh in on the leading topics keeping CEOs and executives up at night. From supply chain woes to the future of work, DEI and more, these sought-after speakers tell you what to expect, share implementable strategies for success and offer valuable insights into what the future holds.

It's hard to believe we find ourselves kicking off another year. Many of our clients align their speaker needs with important dates throughout the year and have found it helpful to have a listing of such commemorative occurrences. Below please find some of the dates for which speakers get booked the most. It's never too early to begin your event planning and our experienced and talented agents are ready to offer speaker recommendations to fit your needs. Working on something last minute? We can help with that too, as several of our speakers are available to do virtual events.

With deep sadness and great respect, we mourn the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu who has been a member of the APB family for decades. An iconic Nobel Laureate and human rights activist, Archbishop Tutu was known for tirelessly spreading peace, justice and democracy. A world leader and beacon of hope for all, he was once described by longtime friend Nelson Mandela as “Sometimes strident, often tender, never afraid and seldom without humor.” APB will forever feel grateful for having known and worked with such an incredible human being.

The Elders, an independent group of global leaders working together for peace, justice and human rights, recently expressed their deep disappointment that world leaders have not yet had the courage to head off the worst impacts of the climate crisis. The group published their feelings in a post on their website following the conclusion of the COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in November in Glasgow, Scotland.