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As 2018 marks 50 years since the death of Martin Luther King Jr., the National Civil Rights Museum recently hosted an #MLK50 event honoring the late civil rights leader. APB speakers Clarence B. Jones, Diane Nash, John B. King and Julianne Malveaux all attended the event and gave speeches about King’s contributions, as well as their own involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.

Iconic basketball player and APB speaker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has become a household name among social justice advocates. His lifetime's work of activism began long before his rise to fame as one of the world’s greatest athletes. From his pivotal role boycotting the 1968 Olympics, Abdul-Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor) has been a symbol of hope for today’s youth who are fight ...

In a recent viral video, APB's Sophia the humanoid is featured on a first date with actor and star of I, Robot, Will Smith. +Watch the Video

“My hope, given the two decades that have passed, is that we are now at a stage where we can untangle the complexities and context (maybe even with a little compassion), which might help lead to an eventual healing—and a systemic transformation.” - Monica Lewinsky

In his recent op-ed for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and APB speaker Nicholas Kristof addressed the school shooting in Florida—an event he described as heartbreaking and, even worse, predictable.

On Monday, February 26th, CBS will premiere its newest comedy, Living Biblically. Based on the book by APB speaker and “human guinea pig” A.J. Jacobs, titled The Year of Living Biblically, the show follows a man’s decision to live his life strictly by the Bible. It will star Jay R. Ferguson, Lindsey Kraft, Ian Gomez, David Krumholtz, Tony Rock and Camryn Manheim. +Watch the Trailer

Many of our speakers attribute their opportunities, successes and passion for change to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. APB, founded during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement in 1965, is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other Civil Rights leaders that contributed to his movement. Devoted to spreading positive messages about love and equality, our speakers continue to honor Dr. King's legacy:

After more than 150 women came forward to speak out about the sexual abuse inflicted by world-renowned sports physician Larry Nassar, former U.S. Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller is making it her mission to change the sport. The most decorated Olympic gymnast in American history, Miller recently sat down in an interview with The Today Show, saying "significantly more has to happen."

One of the first women in Hollywood to speak out against Harvey Weinstein, APB speaker and Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning actress Mira Sorvino was recognized at last night’s Golden Globes. Blacklisted in Hollywood for years for refusing Weinstein’s advances, Sorvino is at the center of the #MeToo movement and gave rise to last night’s wearing of black in support of victims of sexual harassment.

She has joked with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show. Was honored by the United Nations. Chatted about business outlooks with leaders in the automotive industry. And was recently named the first non-human citizen of Saudi Arabia. Now, she is working with the most innovative speakers bureau in the industry, appearing at high-profile events and conferences worldwide.