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We are living in a world of almost unparalleled division. People are no longer disagreeing, but disavowing each other’s rights to an opinion. What is driving this polarization and how can we overcome it in our daily lives?

The Pentagon’s proposal on the transgender military ban has led U.S. Surgeons General including M. Joycelyn Elders, David Satcher, Richard Carmona and Regina Benjamin to sign a dispute statement.

Every year, on the first Sunday of June, National Cancer Survivor Day is celebrated across America in recognition and support of those affected by cancer. APB speakers like Samantha Harris, Dave DeBronkart and Kelly Corrigan have all battled and beat this terrible disease. Hear what these incredibly inspiring survivors had to say about their experiences:

In America, millions upon millions of people are currently providing care for family members, friends or neighbors. APB speakers like Kim Campbell, Ron Suskind, Christy Beam, Lee Woodruff and Kelly Corrigan understand firsthand the challenges of this crucial role. Sharing their inspirational personal experiences as caregivers, they discuss everything from how to overcome caregiving obstacles to the importance of "self-care" while caring for a loved one.

A spinoff of the beloved NOVA television program, PBS’s NOVA Wonders is a six-part series in which each episode tackles different aspects of science. Revolutionary in its presentation, the majority of the cast is made up of women, including APB’s own big data expert, Dr. Talithia Williams. Showing kids the beauty of the science and STEM fields, Williams and NOVA have the same mission: to illustrate how to use science to answer the “big” questions about the world.

May marks the beginning of Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to fighting stigma, educating the public and offering support to those struggling with mental health issues. "If we develop coping mechanisms before the crisis hits—approaching our mental health as seriously and curiously as we approach our physical health—all of us will be more prepared when, not if, we encounter a mental health challenge.”-Sheila Hamilton, Five-Time Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

Basketball legend and APB speaker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be taking the dance floor alongside other star athletes on Season 26 of the hit show Dancing With the Stars.

Since 1994, May 6th through May 12th has officially been recognized as National Nurses Week—a time to honor and celebrate the incredible contributions nurses make in the healthcare arena every day. The holiday ends on the birthday of one of history’s well-known nurses, Florence Nightingale. Emphasizing the important—and many—roles nurses play, APB speakers weighed in:

With another Boston Marathon under way, we reflect back on the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing tragedy. Among the brave survivors and law enforcement officals who have become the face of recovery and perseverance are APB speakers Jeff Bauman, Heather Abbott, Roseann Sdoia and Ed Devau. Their stories of incredible strength and courage continue to inspire and motivate people nationw ...

APB speaker Sophia, the world’s first and only robot citizen, was presented with a Gold Edison Award alongside some of the best innovations in human history. Each year, the Edison Awards recognize the most innovative and successful products and technologies, as determined by the world’s top senior business executives, academics and innovation professionals.