Jim Harbaugh, head football coach for the University of Michigan Wolverines, is known for his unconventional coaching style. A believer that the unique experiences his student-athletes are able to share strengthens team chemistry, Coach Harbaugh implemented annual spring team trips—and his recent one to France has had a lasting impact.
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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.
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
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.
“My hope, given the two decades that have passed, is that we are now at a stage where we can untangle the complexities and context (maybe even with a little compassion), which might help lead to an eventual healing—and a systemic transformation.” - Monica Lewinsky
In his recent op-ed for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and APB speaker Nicholas Kristof addressed the school shooting in Florida—an event he described as heartbreaking and, even worse, predictable.
Many of our speakers attribute their opportunities, successes and passion for change to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. APB, founded during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement in 1965, is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other Civil Rights leaders that contributed to his movement. Devoted to spreading positive messages about love and equality, our speakers continue to honor Dr. King's legacy:
After more than 150 women came forward to speak out about the sexual abuse inflicted by world-renowned sports physician Larry Nassar, former U.S. Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller is making it her mission to change the sport. The most decorated Olympic gymnast in American history, Miller recently sat down in an interview with The Today Show, saying "significantly more has to happen."
One of the first women in Hollywood to speak out against Harvey Weinstein, APB speaker and Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning actress Mira Sorvino was recognized at last night’s Golden Globes. Blacklisted in Hollywood for years for refusing Weinstein’s advances, Sorvino is at the center of the #MeToo movement and gave rise to last night’s wearing of black in support of victims of sexual harassment.
She has joked with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show. Was honored by the United Nations. Chatted about business outlooks with leaders in the automotive industry. And was recently named the first non-human citizen of Saudi Arabia. Now, she is working with the most innovative speakers bureau in the industry, appearing at high-profile events and conferences worldwide.