Colleges & Universities

In a recent episode of CBS Sunday Morning, Emmy-winning correspondent and APB exclusive speaker David Pogue dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the job search landscape—especially for recent college graduates. 

Acclaimed author, journalist, Miami University scholar and APB exclusive speaker Wil Haygood is prominently featured in the new PBS documentary Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect, which will air nationwide on September 9 at 9 p.m. ET. The film chronicles the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice, whose groundbreaking work in civil rights law transformed the nation. 

For six decades, American Program Bureau (APB) has proudly stood as one of the world’s most trusted speaking agencies. Founded on the belief that ideas can inspire action, APB has brought the voices of world leaders, groundbreaking innovators, cultural icons, and passionate advocates to audiences across the globe. Our history is a testament to the caliber of people we’ve worked with—individuals who don’t just speak, but shape history.

Acclaimed journalist, bestselling author, and APB exclusive speaker Wil Haygood is preparing to release a major new work of narrative nonfiction titled The War Within A War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home, scheduled for publication on February 10, 2026. Known for his vivid biographies and cultural histories—including The Butler and Colorization—Haygood now turns his lens to the untold stories of Black soldiers, medics, pilots, nurses, and advocates who served during one of America’s most polarizing conflicts.

APB exclusive speaker Chris Colfer’s beloved The Land of Stories series is heading to Hollywood. Warner Bros. has officially acquired film rights to the multi-million–copy, #1 New York Times bestselling book series, with Academy Award–nominated writer-director Phil Johnston attached to adapt and direct the live-action feature. As the original author, and as a producer and screenwriter, Chris is deeply involved in the project, ensuring that the cinematic version honors the magic, heart, and imaginative scope that has captivated readers worldwide.

A fearless voice in a divided world, acclaimed cultural critic Thomas Chatterton Williams is about to release his highly anticipated new book, Summer of Our Discontent. With clarity, nuance, and unflinching honesty, Williams confronts today’s most urgent debates—from race and nationalism to cancel culture and personal identity. This bold new book is essential reading for anyone grappling with what it means to belong in an increasingly fractured society.

This year marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Malcolm X. Hear from his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, who carries his voice forward.

We are excited to share that two of our most popular speakers, investigative journalist Dan Slepian and criminal justice reform advocate Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez, have been honored with the 2025 News & Documentary Emmy Award for Best Documentary for their groundbreaking series, The Sing Sing Chronicles. This four-part documentary, directed by Dawn Porter and produced by MSNBC Films, chronicles Slepian's 22-year investigation into wrongful convictions at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, including Velazquez's own case.

Juneteenth (short for June 19th) marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans throughout Texas learned that they were free—news that took approximately two months after the Confederate surrender of the Civil War and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation to reach them.  As our nation recognizes the legacy of Juneteenth during a time of heightened consciousness over pervasive racism and persecution in our nation, we urge everyone to continue to do their part in igniting change.

We are excited to share that Molly Jong-Fast's recently released memoir, How to Lose Your Mother, has landed on The New York Times Bestseller List! With rave reviews continuing to pour in, People magazine said: "This raw, intimate memoir is a stunning portrait of difficult relationships and how we survive them.”