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Author of the New York Times Bestseller, Miracles from Heaven — now a major motion picture starring Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah — APB's newest exclusive speaker, Christy Beam, captured the nation's attention with her incredible story of the power of family and what it means to never give up.

What does it mean to be a citizen of the world? APB speaker and Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans recently presented a compelling examination of this question at TED2016.

+Watch Hugh Evans’ TED Talk

Geopolitical futurist and APB speaker Parag Khanna recently took the stage at TED2016 and delivered a compelling presentation on the future of world order and how humanity is organized. "I want you to reimagine how life is organized on earth," said Khanna. As cities expand and grow ever more connected, we evolve from geography to what he calls "connectography."

+Watch Parag Khanna’s TED Talk

With the 2016 presidential election rapidly approaching and candidates hotly debating topics on the national stage, it is important to keep the dialogue alive about those issues that matter most. Having recently honored Women's History Month, we felt it timely to discuss Women's Rights and how they will be affected by the upcoming election.

Within the past month, several American hospitals' computer systems have been targeted by hackers and infected with ransomware. The virus, part of an alarming trend that shows no signs of slowing, is causing chaos and confusion in the healthcare world.

One of America's most provocative public intellectuals, APB speaker Dr. Cornel West has been in the news for decades preaching fiery messages of love, courage and equity. Recently, he sat down with James Brown in a special 60 Minutes segment highlighting his activism and influential philosophies.

While it feels that 2016 has only just started, it’s time to start looking forward to the rest of the year. For example, have you thought about the next big event or conference in your industry? Thankfully, American Program Bureau already has. Today we’re sharing six of our reputable speakers who engage audiences with discussions on recovery, mental health, and substance abuse—perfect for October, National Mental Health Awareness Month.

APB speaker Regina Holliday was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal for the painted jackets she has created to help share the medical narratives of those who wear them. These jackets, part of her Walking Gallery movement, are painted by either Holliday or one of 42 artists to depict the story of a medical patient or an element of medical advocacy.

Former President of the Soviet Union and longtime APB speaker Mikhail Gorbachev is releasing a new book based on his groundbreaking life. Entitled Gorbachev in Life, this 700 page biography is a collection of memoirs, interviews, letters, documents and articles by the leader and others.