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Each April, National Minority Health Month brings renewed attention to one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare: ensuring equitable access, outcomes and opportunities for all communities. Despite advances in medicine and technology, significant disparities persist—driven by factors that extend far beyond clinical care. From where people live and work to access to resources and trusted care, the conditions shaping health are deeply interconnected. Today’s leading voices in public health are working to address these challenges head-on.

Patient Experience Week (April 27 – May 1, 2026) is a time to recognize the people, stories, and innovations shaping compassionate, patient-centered care. It’s an opportunity for healthcare organizations to reflect on the human side of medicine where empathy, communication, and trust make all the difference. This year, we’re spotlighting a group of powerful voices who are redefining what it means to truly listen to and care for patients.

Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being. Just like physical health, our mental and emotional states shape how we think, feel, connect with others, and navigate daily life. Yet for many, conversations around mental health are still met with silence or stigma.

Award-winning actor and APB speaker Blair Underwood is paying tribute to his late mother in a deeply personal new project, announcing that he and his sister, Marlo Underwood, will co-narrate the audiobook version of her biography, A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood. Set for release on April 14, 2026, the book offers an intimate portrait of Marilyn Underwood—a trailblazing woman whose life spanned roles as a fashion designer, entrepreneur, military spouse, and mother. 

In a country where dissent can carry severe consequences, Nobel Peace Prize-winning journalist and APB speaker Dmitri A. Muratov remains one of the few voices still speaking openly from within Russia. From a modest studio at his newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, Muratov continues to deliver pointed commentary on the state of his nation—criticizing political repression, calling for the release of prisoners, and warning of the country’s growing militarization.

On World Health Day, global leaders, healthcare professionals, and organizations are rallying around a powerful message: science and collaboration are essential to building a healthier future for all. This year’s theme, “Together for health. Stand with science,” emphasizes the importance of evidence-based decision-making and international cooperation in addressing today’s most urgent health challenges. 

Autism Awareness Week serves as a powerful reminder to celebrate neurodiversity, elevate understanding, and champion inclusion. This year, the week shines even brighter with the contributions of leading voices who have transformed how the world perceives autism—not as a limitation, but as a different way of experiencing and contributing to the world.

We’re excited to share that APB exclusive speaker Nora McInerny’s podcast, Thanks for Asking, has been named Best Advice/Inspirational Podcast at the prestigious iHeartPodcast Awards—an honor that recognizes the top voices shaping conversations and culture today. 

Acclaimed technology journalist, bestselling author, and APB exclusive speaker David Pogue recently released a landmark new book, Apple: The First 50 Years—a comprehensive and captivating look at one of the most influential companies in modern history. Already a New York Times bestseller, the book is rapidly topping several lists, including Amazon and USA Today.

TIME magazine’s annual Women of the Year list has spotlighted 16 influential women shaping culture, leadership, and equity in 2026—including two celebrated speakers with whom APB has collaborated: Mel Robbins and Sheryl Lee Ralph.