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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.

Every year March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the powerful roles of women throughout history. APB continues to represent a number of speakers on women's issues, from award-winning actresses and activists to journalists, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and innovative global leaders. Check out some of our most sought-after female voices below. These speakers are available for either in-person or virtual events.

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.

The first African-American model to ever grace the cover of Vogue magazine recently shared the story of her groundbreaking achievement on Vogue’s “Behind the Moment” YouTube series. Supermodel and APB speaker Beverly Johnson was first featured on the cover of Vogue in 1974. At the time, she had no idea she was the first person of color to be published on the cover of the iconic fashion magazine. Johnson went on to appear on more than 500 other covers, including those of Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Essence, Ebony and French Elle.

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.

With the recent outbreak of tornadoes and severe storms, many Midwestern and Southern cities are facing a grim reality—loss of life and homes and businesses flattened. Soon, utilities will be repaired, debris will be collected and taken away and leadership will have to ask the question, “Now what?” Can the residents of these decimated areas deal with the emotional burden? Is it possible for these communities to physically rebuild in a new or smarter way? For former Mayor of Oklahoma City Mick Cornett, the answer is “absolutely yes” because he’s seen his own city rebound from several disasters. 

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.