APB Speakers In the News

New to APB: Dick Parsons, Chairman of Citigroup

Thu, 2012-01-19 12:52

APB is proud to welcome illustrious businessman Dick Parsons to our exclusive speaker roster. In what many would call the embodiment of a classic American rags-to-riches tale, Parsons rose from humble working-class origins in Brooklyn to become Chairman and CEO of Time Warner, senior advisor at Providence Equity Partners and, most recently, Chairman of Citigroup. In 2011, Bloomberg Businessweek called him "Captain Emergency" for his uncanny ability to steer organizations to success amidst troubled times. Read more.

'Beyond Belief' with Wes Moore Premiering January 24 on OWN

Wed, 2012-01-18 16:53

January 24 marks the premiere of the new show Beyond Belief, hosted by APB speaker Wes Moore. Each hour-long episode explores stories of mysterious, miraculous stories that delve into the unknown and unexplained. Read more.

Shark Tank Returns to Air Friday, January 20

Tue, 2012-01-17 10:36

For the past two seasons, viewers have tuned in to the critically acclaimed ABC reality business show, Shark Tank, to watch aspiring entrepreneurs receive feedback and (if they're lucky) financial backing from the likes of entrepreneurs Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran. This Friday, January 20, the third season will begin, with Mark Cuban joining the panel as a regular. Read more.

Juan Williams & Sons Remember Martin Luther King Jr.

Mon, 2012-01-16 09:09

In October of last year, Juan Williams and his two adult sons set out to trace the steps of Martin Luther King Jr. on the day he led the march in Washington. Starting at the Florida Avenue Grill, just as Dr. King had, Williams shared with his sons just how different the world is now. They finally made their way to the memorial, where they reflected on King's remarkable life and legacy. Read more.

Speaker Spotlight: Touré

Wed, 2012-01-11 14:37

2011 was a banner year for Touré. In addition to his work on CNN's The Dylan Ratigan Show and Fuse's The Hip-Hop Show, Touré - who is also Rolling Stone contributing editor - enjoyed accolades for his latest book, Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness?, which was named a New York Times Notable Book. Read more.