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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.

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.

We are proud to announce our newest exclusive speaker: Nobel Laureate Beatrice Fihn. An expert in the field of disarmament diplomacy and civil society mobilization, she holds the position of Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).

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.