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In a passionate editorial for TIME magazine, disability advocate and bestselling author Rebekah Taussig discusses an ongoing legal case that threatens the disability protections she’s known her whole life. 

In this highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Eyes on the Prize, Author, Political Analyst, Award-winning Columnist and APB Exclusive Speaker Juan Williams turns his attention to the rise of a new 21st-century civil rights movement in his latest book.

If there is one thing that Bestselling Author and APB Exclusive Speaker Brad Meltzer wants everyone to know, it’s this: We all need magic in our lives. In his latest book, which hits shelves on March 4, he tells you exactly how to get it.

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.