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Observed each July, Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate disabled identity, honor the history of disability rights, and reflect on the work still needed to create more accessible communities.

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape how organizations operate, innovate, compete, and serve customers.

With Scotland’s Tartan Army turning “No Scotland, No Party” into one of the most joyful rallying cries of the World Cup, the timing feels right to introduce three Scottish brothers whose own story is built on adventure, endurance, teamwork, and purpose.

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally informed of their freedom after federal troops arrived in Galveston. The news came more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, making Juneteenth a powerful reminder of both delayed justice and enduring resilience.

Every event planner knows that no matter how much preparation goes into an event, unexpected challenges can still arise. Travel delays, weather disruptions, family emergencies, and last-minute cancellations are all part of the reality of hosting live events.

Heart health is shaped by more than what happens inside a doctor’s office. It is influenced by where people live, how they access care, whether they have trusted community support, and the conditions that make long-term well-being possible.

What if the problem was never that someone was a “bad student,” but that they were being measured by the wrong standard? That question is at the center of Justin Shaifer’s new TEDx talk, “You Weren’t a Bad Student, You Were Taking the Wrong Test.”

Explore this week’s APB highlights, including why event planners value authentic speaker clips, Pride Month voices, bestselling books, innovation insights, and recent rave reviews.

At a time when many people are looking for steadier leadership and shared purpose, Rye Barcott’s new book, Courage Can Save US, offers a timely reminder: courage is also found in the decision to serve, listen, lead, and stay committed when the work is difficult.

In a recent American Conversations interview, historian Heather Cox Richardson sat down with legendary LGBTQIA+ activist and bestselling author Cleve Jones for a powerful discussion on activism, public health, the AIDS crisis and the importance of remembering the movements that brought us here.