Colleges & Universities

Pride Month is vital on college campuses because it affirms the identities of LGBTQ+ students and fosters a sense of belonging. For many, college is the first place where they can safely explore and express who they are, and seeing their identities recognized and celebrated sends a powerful message: you are seen, you are valued, and you belong. Pride helps counter the isolation, fear, and silence that some students may have experienced, offering space for healing, joy, and authentic connection.

John O'Leary's inspiring memoir, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, is set to captivate audiences anew with its cinematic adaptation, Soul on Fire, premiering in theaters nationwide on October 10, 2025.

March For Our Lives (MFOL) announced that co-founder Jaclyn “Jackie” Corin will assume the role of Executive Director, leading the organization’s return to its founding mission as a youth-led movement focused on holding the gun lobby and its politicians accountable for the epidemic of gun violence in America. The leadership change makes Corin, who is an APB exclusive speaker, the only gun violence survivor currently serving as Executive Director of a national gun violence prevention organization.

In this highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Eyes on the Prize, Author, Political Analyst, Award-winning Columnist and APB Exclusive Speaker Juan Williams turns his attention to the rise of a new 21st-century civil rights movement in his latest book.

If there is one thing that Bestselling Author and APB Exclusive Speaker Brad Meltzer wants everyone to know, it’s this: We all need magic in our lives. In his latest book, which hits shelves on March 4, he tells you exactly how to get it.

New York Times Bestselling Author, APB Exclusive Speaker and Award-winning Historian Dr. Keisha Blain will release her latest book, Without Fear: Black Women and the Making of Human Rights, in September. The book, which is being published by W.W. Norton, explores the extensive history of human rights, focusing on the contributions and philosophies of Black women in the United States from the early 1800s to today.

Planning a mental health event that truly makes a difference can feel overwhelming. With so many events during Mental Health Awareness Month, standing out and driving attendance can seem like an impossible task. Not anymore. Introducing the Ultimate Planner's Playbook for Impactful Mental Health Events from Mike Veny.

In her latest book, Mel Robbins, New York Times #1 bestselling author, podcaster and motivational speaker, introduces a groundbreaking approach to reclaiming your life by focusing on what you can control and releasing what you can’t. 

Many of our speakers attribute their opportunities, successes and passion for change to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Founded during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement in 1965, APB is honored to have worked with Dr. King during his lifetime, as well as many other civil rights leaders who shared his vision. Devoted to spreading positive messages about love and equality, our speakers continue to honor Dr. King's legacy. Read their reflections below.

In 1965,  Robert P. Walker changed the course of the lecture industry forever when he founded American Program Bureau (APB) and created a way for people to see the most exciting and popular personalities, hear cutting-edge ideas and experience the leaders, activists and innovators of the day—live, unedited and unfiltered by mass media. In 2025, the company will celebrate 60 years of being a pioneer in the speaking industry and continue Walker’s mission to make important voices heard around the world.