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The highly anticipated docuseries Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story produced by Jay Z and featuring APB's Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, premiers July 30th on the Paramount Network.

An Oscar nominated screenwriter, speaker Allison Schroeder recently co-wrote the screenplay for the new Disney movie Christopher Robin. Highly anticipated, the film follows "Christopher Robin," now an adult, as he and childhood friend "Winnie the Pooh" return to the Hundred Acre Wood. Touching on themes of friendship and appreciating life's simple pleasures, the movie will not only draw new fans, but will strike a chord with the generation that grew up with this classic tale.

APB speaker Alyssa Mastromonaco joins several other women in a new podcast on The Crooked Media network called Hysteria. Discussing topics ranging from politics and civility to freedom and reproductive rights, this dynamic team of women entertain and inform in episodes packed with insight and humor.  

APB speakers Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, parents of the late Trayvon Martin, were recognized at the VH1 Trailblazer Honors. Since their son’s death, both parents have been dedicated to to transforming tragedy into social change. They work to make a difference through the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the Trayvon Martin Foundation. 

Learn which of our thought provoking APB speakers have gathered large podcast followings this year!

Wil Haygood, New York Times best-selling author of The Butler and Showdown will be presenting his much-anticipated new book, Tigerland: 1968-1969: A City Divided, a Nation Torn Apart, and a Magical Season of Healing to incoming first year Miami University (Ohio) students weeks in advance of its national release.

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Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and APB speaker Kayla Harrison is on her way to becoming an MMA megastar, while competing under the Professional Fighters League (PFL) banner.

An Oscar winner, star of the new TV show Condor and a mother of four, Mira Sorvino appeared on The Today Show to share her thoughts on the arrest of Harvey Weinstein, his impact on her career and her part in the #MeToo movement. Sorvino spoke out about her experiences with Weinstein and the sexual harassment she was a victim of while promoting the 1995 film Mighty Aphrodite. After dodging Weinstein’s unwanted advances on two occasions, Sorvino experienced a lull in her career due to being blacklisted by Weinstein.

June marks the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month! As we honor this month, and celebrate diversity and individuality, we invite you to check out some of our leading voices from the LGBTQ+ community: