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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.

We are excited to share that Chamique Holdsclaw, one of the most decorated players in women’s basketball history and an APB exclusive speaker, has been named a Finalist for the Class of 2026 by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. A three-time NCAA Champion at Tennessee, the No. 1 overall pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft, six-time WNBA All-Star, and 2000 Olympic gold medalist, Holdsclaw helped shape a generation of women’s basketball with her dominance, leadership, and competitive fire. The full Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be announced April 4 on ESPN2 during Final Four Weekend.

Planning a successful event with the perfect keynote speaker can feel overwhelming. Between identifying the right voice for your audience, navigating contract negotiations, and coordinating countless logistics, the process demands time that many event planners simply don't have. This is where partnering with a speakers bureau like American Program Bureau (APB) and working with one of our dedicated, expert agents becomes invaluable.

Black History Month offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the past, celebrate progress, and empower the next generation to create change. APB is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other civil rights leaders who shared his vision. We are proud to work with speakers who continue to fight tirelessly to realize the vision of justice, equality and freedom. Providing perspective on how far we have come and how far we have left to go, they continue to spark dialogue on leadership, identity, social justice, and more. You can view some of these incredible voices here.

As we find ourselves in the season of thanks, we’re reminded that gratitude is more than a moment—it’s a way of seeing and honoring the world around us. In his acclaimed book, The Mourning Road to Thanksgiving, Larry Spotted Crow Mann invites readers to look more deeply at this time of year by honoring Indigenous history, acknowledging truth, and embracing the power of healing.

We’re excited to share that NASA systems engineer and TED speaker Nagin Cox is releasing a new book, Claudia’s Class Goes to Mars, co-authored with Dr. Rosaly Lopes, on November 28th. This imaginative story follows a group of students whose classroom trip turns into an unforgettable virtual adventure on Mars. Through their eyes, young readers discover that space exploration isn’t just for astronauts—it’s for scientists, engineers, doctors, artists, and dreamers of all kinds. Inspired by the late planetary scientist Dr. Claudia Alexander, the book celebrates curiosity, inclusion, and the boundless possibilities of science.

Every November on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and bring awareness to the great physical and mental sacrifices our military makes to ensure our freedom. APB is proud to work with these sought-after leaders below and we thank them for their bravery and patriotism.

Journalist and women’s rights advocate Masih Alinejad welcomed the sentencing of the Iranian-backed hit team sent to kill her on U.S. soil—a moment she calls proof that the country she once was taught to hate has become the place that saved her life. The plot, orchestrated by agents aligned with Tehran, never succeeded, but the court’s decision to hold the perpetrators accountable in New York reinforces the strength of American legal protections and the rule of law. In her new op-ed for The Free Press, Alinejad writes, “Today, a judge will sentence the hitman Iran sent to kill me on American soil. It’s proof that the country where I sought refuge protects the freedoms I love.”

APB is proud to celebrate exclusive speaker Rev. Brandan Robertson for being named to Out Magazine’s 31st annual Out100 list, honoring the most influential and pioneering LGBTQ+ individuals of the year.

We're excited to share that acclaimed professor, scholar, award-winning author, and APB exclusive speaker Jarvis R. Givens has released his highly anticipated new book, American Grammar: Race, Education, and the Building of a Nation.