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New York Times Bestselling Author, APB Exclusive Speaker and Award-winning Historian Dr. Keisha Blain will release her latest book, Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights, in September. The book, which is being published by W.W. Norton, explores the extensive history of human rights, focusing on the contributions and philosophies of Black women in the United States from the early 1800s to today.

Adam Met, a member of the Multi-Platinum Band AJR and Columbia University professor, just announced the publication of his new book, Amplify: How to Use the Power of Connection to Engage, Take Action, and Build a Better World.

APB exclusive speaker Daniel Dawes, JD, was recently named a new member of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Board of Trustees. He will be joined by Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd.

Samantha Harris, former Dancing with the Stars host, APB speaker and certified health coach, will join forces with actress Jennie Garth on Feb. 8 in Los Angeles for a special event focused on self-love, unabashed confidence and inner strength. Harris will be an MC and a panelist at “I Choose Me, Los Angeles” at the iHeartTheater. Garth heads the event, which was built on the success of her popular I Choose Me podcast. Other stars include Naomi Watts, Yvette Nicole Brown, Sasha Pieterse, Jackie Tohn and Jenn Tran.

Planning a mental health event that truly makes a difference can feel overwhelming. With so many events during Mental Health Awareness Month, standing out and driving attendance can seem like an impossible task. Not anymore. Introducing the Ultimate Planner's Playbook for Impactful Mental Health Events from Mike Veny.

In her latest book, Mel Robbins, New York Times #1 bestselling author, podcaster and motivational speaker, introduces a groundbreaking approach to reclaiming your life by focusing on what you can control and releasing what you can’t. 

Many of our speakers attribute their opportunities, successes and passion for change to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Founded during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement in 1965, APB is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other civil rights leaders who shared his vision. Devoted to spreading positive messages about love and equality, our speakers continue to honor Dr. King's legacy. Read their reflections below.

Dr. Owais Durrani, Houston emergency room physician, STEM education advocate and APB speaker, was recently featured on MSNBC.com, where he wrote about a recent lawsuit against Amazon One Medical and how it paints a troubling picture of the future of telehealth. 

In 1965,  Robert P. Walker changed the course of the lecture industry forever when he founded American Program Bureau (APB) and created a way for people to see the most exciting and popular personalities, hear cutting-edge ideas and experience the leaders, activists and innovators of the day—live, unedited and unfiltered by mass media. In 2025, the company will celebrate 60 years of being a pioneer in the speaking industry and continue Walker’s mission to make important voices heard around the world. 

It's hard to believe we find ourselves kicking off another year. Many of our clients align their speaker needs with important dates throughout the year and have found it helpful to have a listing of such commemorative occurrences. Below please find some of the dates for which speakers get booked the most. It's never too early to begin your event planning and our experienced and talented agents are ready to offer speaker recommendations to fit your needs. Working on something last minute? We can help with that too, as several of our speakers are available to do virtual events.