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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.

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.

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.”

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. 

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.

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.

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.