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2020 Marks 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage: Check Out These Powerful Female Voices
2020 marks 100 years of women getting the right to vote! On August 18th, 1920, the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution finally gave women their full voting rights. APB continues to represent several speakers on women's issues,…
From the World Cup to Wimbledon, Women are Captivating the World
From Coco Gauff’s triumph on the courts to electrified fans chanting, “Equal Pay!” as TEAM USA took home the gold at the Women’s World Cup, the eyes of the world were on women. Minutes after the USWNT won its second consecutive championship, NIKE air…
Let’s All "Choose to Challenge" this International Women’s Day!
International Women's Day is driven by the goal of bettering gender balance and our future. Many of our speakers have played a vital role in the pursuit of a gender equal world and continue to challenge us to be more alert, informed and become cataly…
TIME100 Impact Awards Africa Honors Former President & Nobel Laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
APB is proud and excited to share that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—Africa's first elected female President, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and one of our most sought-after speakers—has been selected as an honoree of the TIME100 Impact Awards Afr…
APB's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf & Archbishop Desmond Tutu Called Icons by "Forbes Africa"
Forbes Africa published an article titled “THE 100th ISSUE: 100 Innovations, Inventions & Icons From Africa,” which mentions two of our APB speakers, Africa’s first elected female President and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, President Ellen Joh…
Let's All "Break the Bias" this International Women's Day
International Women's Day is driven by the goal of bettering gender balance and working toward a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Many of our speakers have played a vital role in the pursuit of a gender equal world and continue to…
Black Girl Magic During Election 2020: APB’s Melissa Harris-Perry Interviews Stacy Abrams for "Elle"
Is America ready for their first female vice president? Political commentator and APB speaker Melissa Harris-Perry interviewed Stacey Abrams for Elle.com on voting rights, COVID-19, and possibly being the running mate to Joe Biden.
Former President of Liberia and Nobel Laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Joins The Elders
Liberia’s former president, Nobel Peace Laureate and APB speaker President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has joined The Elders, a group of former world leaders tasked with ensuring peace and human rights. Sirleaf, Africa’s first democratically-elected female…
Women's History Month Spotlight: Sherry Lansing, First Female to Head Major Film Studio
A dynamic, driven woman, Sherry Lansing defied odds, pushed boundaries and made history during her successful career in the motion picture business that spanned nearly 30 years. In 1980, she became the first woman to head a major film studio when she…
Ruzwana Bashir Recognized by Inc. & Newsweek for Helping Tour Operators Stay in Business During Pandemic
Ruzwana Bashir, Co-founder and CEO of Peek.com, was recently honored by two national business publications for her leadership and the company’s innovative efforts during the pandemic. Bashir was named to Inc. magazine’s 2021 Female Founders 100 list.…