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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:

APB speaker Gina McCarthy, best known for her work as former head of the Environmental Protection Agency during the Obama administration, shares her knowledge in a featured article in The Boston Globe on why climate change activists aren’t getting their message across.

Emmy Award winner and founder and president of Futuro Media Group Maria Hinojosa joined MSNBC to discuss immigration policy and the Trump administration. For years, Hinojosa (who was born in Mexico City) has been an advocate for marginalized groups of all kinds, especially immigrants. On All In With Chris Hayes, Hinojosa weighed in on the Trump administration’s drive for mass deportation.

A Chance in the World, the highly anticipated new movie inspired by Steve Pemberton's acclaimed memoir, is releasing May 30th. In addition to the feature, at select showings moviegoers will have the opportunity to enjoy a live panel discussion simulcast with Pemberton, John Sykes (Pemberton’s former guardian and high school mentor), and representatives from Adoption Exchange, Love Without Boundaries and The Felix Organization. Fathom Events will be hosting the nationwide screenings.

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.

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.

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 ...

As 2018 marks 50 years since the death of Martin Luther King Jr., the National Civil Rights Museum recently hosted an #MLK50 event honoring the late civil rights leader. APB speakers Clarence B. Jones, Diane Nash, John B. King and Julianne Malveaux all attended the event and gave speeches about King’s contributions, as well as their own involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.

Iconic basketball player and APB speaker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has become a household name among social justice advocates. His lifetime's work of activism began long before his rise to fame as one of the world’s greatest athletes. From his pivotal role boycotting the 1968 Olympics, Abdul-Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor) has been a symbol of hope for today’s youth who are fight ...