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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.…
Have You Planned Your Women's History Month Event Yet? Let us help! We Have Speakers Available In-Person or Virtually.
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-selli…
Influential APB Speakers Honor Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the triumphs of the trailblazing women who have paved the way for change and progress. APB continues to represent a number of speakers on women's issues, from award-winning actresses and a…
APB’s Ellen Johnson Sirleaf & Pat Mitchell to Speak at TEDWomen 2019
President and CEO of The Paley Center for Media and sought-after speaker Pat Mitchell launched the TEDWomen conference in 2010. Today, the conference is a blockbuster annual event recognizing the incredible work championed by women and girls in all f…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Take a Look at These Influential Speakers for Your Campus
March is Women's History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the triumphs of the trailblazing women who have paved the way for change and progress. APB continues to represent a number of speakers on women's issues, from award-winning actresses and a…
Now Exclusive: Nontombi Naomi Tutu, Widely Sought-After Race & Gender Justice Activist
APB is excited to announce exclusive representation of Nontombi Naomi Tutu. The daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Naomi carries on the family legacy to heal the wounds of racism. The challenges of growing up black and female in apartheid South Afr…
'Justice Jackson persevered.' Dan Rather Weighs in on Historic Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
The U. S. Senate has just confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Jackson is the first Black female ever to be appointed to the nation’s highest bench. She was confirmed in a 53-47 vote and will be sworn in this summer after Justi…