MLK Quotes From APB Speakers
Why Do We Celebrate MLK Day & Black History Month?
Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month represent a time for us to look back at the strides we have made towards equality and understanding since Dr. King first envisioned his "Beloved Community," and to visualize the actions that will help us achieve that goal.
Through nonviolence, service, and respect for one another, Dr. King showed us that problems such as discrimination, prejudice and social injustice can be overcome. The impact of his actions and ideas still resonate today, continuing to guide us as our nation addresses its most pressing needs: poverty, economic turmoil, and education.
APB's Speakers Honor Dr. Martin Luther King's Memory
We reached out to a number of our speakers for their thoughts and reflections on Martin Luther King's life and what this day means to them. Please read their responses below.
MLK / Black History Month Speakers
APB is proud to represent some of the most respected voices honoring black history, the state of our diverse nation today, and our continued strides toward a better future. View APB's roster of featured speakers for Black History Month celebrations or view our recommendations for inspired speakers on a variety of other topics.
Did you know?
The American Program Bureau's CEO and founder, Robert P. Walker, started APB because other lecture agencies and speakers bureaus wouldn't represent "radical personalities" such as civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Julian Bond, Dick Gregory, Dr. Alvin Poussaint, and Adam Clayton Powell.
Continuing APB's tradition of providing a podium for the day's most important and debated issues, we are proud to still represent these legendary activists as well as such up and coming agents for change as:
- Education Activist Geoffrey Canada
- Women & Human Rights Activists Nick Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn
- Political Activists Naomi Klein & Jeremy Scahill
View our other speakers on social issues or call us today to learn about the other many dedicated activists we represent.
**Don't forget: Black History Month is in February, and popular Black History Month speakers' schedules fill up fast. Check out our Black History Month speakers page for fresh ideas for your Black History Month engagements.