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Speakers & Programs NEW SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS FOR YOUR CAMPUS VOICES OF INCLUSION Speaking to the World APBSPEAKERS.COM 617.614.1600 50th Anniversary | MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. “There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” -MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words are as relevant today as they were 50 years ago. A courageous leader whose vision for equality sparked monumental advances in civil rights, Dr. King adamantly opposed violence in his fight for justice. Now, as we celebrate his legacy amidst great political and social unrest in our nation, hear from other civil rights pioneers who continue to advocate for change and unity: Jesse Jackson, Diane Nash, Clarence B. Jones, Joyce Ladner and Bernice King. What’s Inside This Catalog Featured Programs.....................3 SHOWCASING TODAY’S TOP SPEAKERS, African-Americans....................7 this catalog will guide you in choosing the right voice to educate, entertain and inspire the entire campus Hispanics & Hispanic Americans...18 community at your next event. Asians & Asian-Americans........20 LGBTQ..................................21 “The best in the business.” Disability Awareness................22 -University of North Florida Native Americans.....................23 Index...................................24 2 VOICES OF INCLUSION . APBSPEAKERS.COM . 617.614.1600 FEATURED PROGRAMS OVERCOMING ADVERSITY STRONGER: Boston Marathon Bombing Survivors Jeff Bauman and Heather Abbott were ordinary people who set out to enjoy Marathon Monday in Boston on April 15, 2013. They never dreamed that day would change their lives forever. After an explosion led to amputations for both Bauman and Abbott, they vowed to overcome tragedy and rebuild their lives. Available together or separately, these sought- after speakers have inspired millions with their determination, humor and positive attitudes. Bauman’s New York Times best-selling memoir was recently made into a major motion picture starring Jake Gyllenhaal. VOICES OF INCLUSION . APBSPEAKERS.COM . 617.614.1600 3 FEATURED PROGRAMS Religious Inclusion Available to speak individually or together, Father Gregory Boyle, Rais Bhuiyan, Irshad Manji and Mansoor Shams peel back the literal interpretations of various religious teachings as they explore the concept of religious inclusion and what it means in today’s increasingly multicultural world. Proving that most religions were formed on shared values, this fascinating presentation encourages us to embrace different religious communities with understanding and compassion. 4 VOICES OF INCLUSION . APBSPEAKERS.COM . 617.614.1600 FEATURED PROGRAMS Immigration: The Great Debate As President Obama’s personal aide, Ferial Govashiri spent ten years as the gatekeeper to the Oval Office. Blessing Offor, standout blind musician from The Voice, emigrated to the U.S. from Nigeria in hopes of building a better future.Diane Guerrero is an accomplished actress who watched her family be deported when she was only 14. ABC News’ award-winning correspondent Jim Avila shares his deep knowledge of immigration issues and the role of the media in shaping public opinion and policies. Pulitzer-winning journalist Sonia Nazario wrote the bestseller Enrique’s Journey, the chronicle of a Honduran boy’s odyssey to reunite with his mother. Journalist John Quiñones, a seventh-generation Texan and one of our country’s most prominent Mexican-Americans, calls for our nation to build bridges, not walls. Maria Hinojosa, a trailblazer in news and investigative journalism, anchors NPR’s Peabody-winning Latino USA. Erika Andiola, an undocumented woman with an undocumented family, is passionate in her fight for immigrant and human rights as Political Director of Our Revolution. Together, these speakers tackle the immigration issue from all perspectives in a lively debate. VOICES OF INCLUSION . APBSPEAKERS.COM . 617.614.1600 5 FEATURED PROGRAMS SPRING TOUR LIMITED AVAILABILITY PRESIDENT ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF Africa’s “Iron Lady” Internationally known as Africa’s “Iron Lady,” President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is a leading promoter of peace, justice and democratic rule. As Africa’s first democratically elected female president, she led the war-torn nation of Liberia to restored freedom and peace while enacting monumental economic, social and political change. Her incredible journey is chronicled in her memoir, This Child Will Be Great. A Nobel Laureate and respected global leader, President Sirleaf inspires with a message that touches on peace, human rights, women’s empowerment and moral leadership. 6 VOICES OF INCLUSION . APBSPEAKERS.COM . 617.614.1600 AFRICAN-AMERICANS Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Donzaleigh Abernathy NBA Legend & Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Goddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr. NBA champion and Washington Post columnist Abdul-Jabbar An actress and daughter of civil rights leader Rev. Ralph Abernathy, works to bring innovative educational opportunities to Donzaleigh brings an insider’s perspective of history and shares underserved communities through his Skyhook Foundation. personal accounts of Martin Luther King Jr. and her father. Laila Ali Maryum Ali Boxing Champion & Health/Fitness Expert Activist & Author The daughter of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, Laila is a The eldest child of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Maryum world-class athlete, television host and passionate health is a social worker dedicated to delinquency prevention. advocate who encourages others to live an active lifestyle. She was featured on A&E’s docuseries, 60 Days. Regina Benjamin Mary Frances Berry 18th U.S. Surgeon General Former Chair, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights The first female African-American AMA board member, A co-founder of the Free South Africa Movement, Berry is Benjamin is a healthcare disparity expert who continues known for helping end apartheid. She continues to be an to advocate for the wellness of all families. outspoken voice for social reform and gender equality. VOICES OF INCLUSION . APBSPEAKERS.COM . 617.614.1600 7 AFRICAN-AMERICANS Herman Boone Donna Brazile Inspiration for Remember the Titans Political Strategist & Author Known for transforming a racially divided football team The first African-American to run a major presidential into a united group of champions, Coach Boone shares campaign, Brazile is a CNN commentator and a passionate message on respect and teamwork. the interim chairperson of the DNC. Roslyn M. Brock Mara Brock-Akil Chairman Emeritus, NAACP National Board of Directors Television Producer & Writer The youngest-ever chair of the NAACP, Brock works A trailblazer for women in television, Brock-Akil was executive to secure economic justice, equal rights, and access producer for The Game and is the creator of BET’s Being Mary to education and affordable healthcare for all. Jane. She inspires listeners to find—and use—their voice. Cornell William Brooks Tony Byers Former Head of the NAACP Former Director of Global Diversity, Starbucks As an activist and former leader of the nation’s oldest and largest A sought-after change management specialist, Dr. Byers grassroots-based civil rights organization, Brooks works to secure helps communities and organizations drive engagement political, educational, social, and economic equality for all citizens. and innovation through global diversity and inclusion. 8 VOICES OF INCLUSION . APBSPEAKERS.COM . 617.614.1600 AFRICAN-AMERICANS Grace (Gealey) Byers Trai Byers Actress on Hit TV Show, Empire Actor & Singer Born in the Caymans and raised by two deaf parents, Byers lends Known as “Andre Lyon” on Fox’s hit series, Empire, Byers has insights into challenging social and cultural experiences, reminding also appeared on the big screen in the acclaimed civil rights us all to have compassion and show grace for each other. film, Selma, and the independent sports drama, Jayhawkers. Geoffrey Canada Nick Cannon Inner City Youth & Education Advocate Actor, Comedian, Entrepreneur Founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone, Canada addresses A multifaceted entertainer, Cannon founded the Nick Cannon inner city poverty and violence. His model was featured in Foundation, Inc. to empower underserved youth through Waiting for Superman and has been replicated across the U.S. entrepreneurship education and workforce development. Kim Crenshaw Benjamin Crump Civil & Women’s Rights Activist Lead Attorney for the Family of Trayvon Martin Known for coining the term “intersectionality,” Crenshaw offers Recognized as one of the nation’s top 100 trial lawyers, a critical examination of how social structures interact with Crump received worldwide acclaim leading the fight for gender and race on multiple levels, resulting in social inequality. justice as the lead attorney for the family of Trayvon Martin. VOICES OF INCLUSION . APBSPEAKERS.COM . 617.614.1600 9 AFRICAN-AMERICANS Angela Davis Dr. Sampson Davis Author & Activist Physician & Author Drawing from her experience on the FBI’s Ten Most One of the three doctors of The Pact and author of Living & Wanted List and the ensuing “Free Angela Davis” Dying in Brick City, Dr. Davis overcame a difficult upbringing campaign, Davis delivers riveting messages of tolerance. in inner Newark to become an ER physician and motivator. Michael Eric Dyson Myrlie Evers-Williams Best-Selling Author & Scholar Civil Rights Activist A public intellectual featured on NPR and MSNBC, The widow of Medgar Evers, Evers-Williams is a former Professor Dyson melds scholarly
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