K-12 Education | APB Speakers

Education is Only Cure for Stopping Hatred: Reflecting on the Charlottesville Attack

18 Aug 2017

“Nobody is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” -Nelson Mandela, quoted by Barack Obama in reaction to the Charlottesville attack on protesters.

APB Speaker Dan Rather’s Road Trip Across America Turns into a View on Local News & Culture

24 Jul 2017

Known for his reporting both co-anchoring the CBS Evening News and posting on social media via Facebook Live, APB speaker Dan Rather took to some more personal reporting as he embarked on a four-day road trip with his grandson and education advocate, Martin Rather.

APB's Wes Moore Is Announced as New CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation

26 Apr 2017

Author, veteran and transformative leader Wes Moore, was announced as the new chief executive officer of the nonprofit Robin Hood.

18 Oct 2016

APB speaker Steve Pemberton has uplifted many with his story of overcoming adversity against all odds and inspiring hope, determination and forgiveness. Following the success of his best-selling memoir, A Chance in the World, Pemberton recently announced the book’s film adaptation.

01 Sep 2016

APB speaker and New York Times best-selling author Wes Moore sits down with Oprah Winfrey for a thought-provoking conversation on SuperSoul Sunday. This program on OWN TV is meant to help viewers better understand themselves and the world around them. Hoping to instill clarity and open many eyes, Moore discusses the ideas of life discovery and purpose on his featured episode.

14 Jul 2016

President & CEO of American Program Bureau (APB Speakers), Robert P. Walker, was recently interviewed by Cindy Atoji Keene for the Boston Globe.

24 Jun 2016

Based on APB Speaker Ron Suskind’s book of the same name, Life, Animated is an inspirational movie you won’t want to miss. Directed by Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams, Life, Animated opens in select theaters on July 1st.

02 May 2016

The APB education division is dedicated to representing those who have made outstanding contributions and advances in the world of education. As our nation celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, we wanted to shine the spotlight on some important voices who continue to make a difference in the lives of many.

29 Apr 2016

Known for her legendary role as “Maria” on Sesame Street, APB speaker Sonia Manzano will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.

16 Feb 2016

February is when the annual TED Conference is held in Vancouver, Canada, where 1,500 people attend talks highlighting TED’s three tenants—Technology, Entertainment, and Design. This year’s conference features three APB speakers: Parag Khanna, Hugh Evans and Tim Urban, who are presenting their “ideas worth spreading,” which is the TED slogan.