Celebrating Pride Month: Voices Advancing Visibility, Advocacy and Belonging
28 May 2026
Each June, Pride Month offers an opportunity to celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities, honor the history of the movement and recognize the ongoing work required to build more inclusive systems and organizations.
It is also a moment to reflect on the connection between inclusion and well-being. Conversations about LGBTQIA+ visibility are often conversations about access, trust, safety, mental health and the ability for every person to live and participate with dignity. From public policy and advocacy to mental wellness, identity and belonging, Pride Month invites audiences to consider how inclusive practices shape real lives and stronger futures.
The right speaker can help move these conversations beyond recognition and into deeper understanding. APB speakers bring powerful perspectives on LGBTQIA+ history, health equity, civil rights, public policy, identity, resilience and the human impact of belonging.
Speakers Who Bring Visibility, Advocacy and Belonging Into Focus
Cleve Jones
A legendary LGBTQIA+ activist and bestselling author, Cleve Jones brings a powerful perspective on civil rights, HIV/AIDS advocacy and the history of the LGBTQIA+ movement. His work connects past movements to today’s conversations about justice, dignity and human rights.
Chase Strangio
A nationally recognized expert on transgender rights, Chase Strangio speaks with clarity and urgency about civil rights, legal protections and access to gender-affirming care. His message helps audiences better understand the real-world impact of policy, visibility and belonging.
Laverne Cox
Award-winning actress, producer and equal rights advocate Laverne Cox uses storytelling to explore identity, resilience, representation and mental wellness. Her message encourages audiences to build spaces where people can be seen, respected and supported as their full selves.
Adm. Rachel Levine
AA physician and public health leader, Admiral Rachel Levine brings expertise in medicine, public health, HIV and STI prevention, climate change and health equity. Her perspective helps audiences examine how inclusive strategies can improve well-being across communities.
Chamique Holdsclaw
WNBA legend, Olympic gold medalist and mental health advocate Chamique Holdsclaw brings an honest perspective on resilience, healing and breaking stigma. Her story connects strongly to Pride Month conversations about authenticity, belonging and mental wellness.
Advancing Inclusion Through Understanding
Pride Month is a timely reminder that inclusion is not just a value statement. It is part of building safer, stronger and more compassionate communities. Pride Month events can help audiences examine the systems, policies and personal interactions that shape LGBTQIA+ experiences. They can also inspire renewed commitment to advocacy, visibility and meaningful support.
This Pride, APB honors the voices helping audiences better understand LGBTQIA+ history, health equity, mental wellness and the ongoing work of building communities where everyone can belong.