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This issue’s cover features four APB speakers who have dedicated their lives to the promotion of peace, justice and equality. From L-R:
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Africa’s “Iron Lady” and 2011 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Sirleaf restored freedom and strong economic growth to Liberia. President Mikhail Gorbachev One of the 20th century’s most pivotal leaders, Gorbachev’s extraordinary leadership and democratic reforms helped to end the Cold War. Archbishop Desmond Tutu A renowned human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Tutu strives to spread peace, justice, democracy and an end to racial divides worldwide. Dan Rather One of the most iconic reporters of our time, Emmy-winner Rather offers unmatched insights into world events and the future of journalism.
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PeterBaker
DonnaBrazile
GeoffreyCanada
A White House correspondent for The New
Vice chair of voter registration for the
The President of Harlem Children’s Zone,
York Times and bestselling author of Days
DNC and the first African American to run
an agency dedicated to helping inner city
of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House,
a major presidential campaign, Brazile
youth, Canada is a visionary for education
Baker has been immersed in Washington
gives inspiring talks on civility in politics,
reform and community development. Based
throughout the Obama, Bush, and Clinton
diversity and race relations in the age of
on proven results, Canada’s speeches teach
Administrations giving him unparalleled
Obama. A regular contributor on ABC and
cutting-edge solutions that foretell the
access to the powers that shaped the last two
CNN, she encourages youth to work within
future of U.S. education and improve the
decades of American history. Learn More >
the system to strengthen it. Learn More >
lives of children everywhere. Learn More >
MichaelChasen
JaredCohen
RobynDavidson
Co-founder of Blackboard and current CEO of
Director of Google Ideas and co-author
After crossing more than 1,700 miles of the
Social Radar, Chasen helps teachers, students
of The New Digital Age with Eric Schmidt,
Australian Outback with four camels and
and institutions effectively incorporate
Cohen forecasts the future of technology
a dog, Davidson chronicled her feat in the
technology as a learning tool, and find ways
and its impact on society. Named a “Top
bestselling book, Tracks, which will be turned
to improve engagement in the classroom.
100 Global Thinker” by Foreign Policy, Cohen
into a major motion picture in 2014. Davidson
Using his insight and wit, Chasen gives
also has authored several bestsellers on the
is a powerful voice who inspires audiences
audiences a preview of the next phase
growing radicalization of the Middle East
to dream big and develop innovative
of the edtech revolution. Learn More >
and the groups behind it. Learn More >
ways to reach one’s goals. Learn More >
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ChrisHughes
MichioKaku
JohnKing
Co-founder of Facebook and Editor-in-Chief
An expert on Einstein’s unified theory field,
A pioneering news veteran and anchor of
of The New Republic, Hughes embodies
Kaku explores the science of tomorrow. His
CNN’s John King, USA, King offers insight
today’s brightest young innovators. A man
new book, The Future of the Mind, publishing
into the most important political, social,
of ideas, he changed the face of politics by
in 2014, explores the secrets of the human
cultural and media trends of today.
coordinating President Obama’s 2008 social
brain. A popular host for the Science /
Using his conversational and interactive
media campaign. Hughes is an exciting
Discovery Channels, Kaku is renowned
style, King makes the biggest stories in
presenter who shows audiences how to
for making the complexities of science
Washington highly accessible. Learn More >
succeed in today’s digital world. Learn More >
accessible to everyone. Learn More >
NaomiKlein
NicholasKristof
SpikeLee
An award-winning journalist and author of
A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning
One of America’s most outspoken social
The Shock Doctrine, Klein is a powerful and
columnist and author of Half the Sky,
critics, Lee revolutionized both the
provocative voice on topical issues such
Kristof is an astute human rights advocate
landscape of independent cinema and the
as climate change, corporate influence on
and chronicler of humanity. The premier
role of black talent in film. Offering original,
culture and government, free trade and
human rights journalist today, Kristof makes
politically-inspired and thought-provoking
resource privatization. Klein’s next book,
complex stories feel human, and offers a
keynotes, Lee challenges audiences’
scheduled for Fall 2014, will address global
compassionate look at global health, poverty
cultural assumptions about race, class
environmental disparities. Learn More >
and other third-world issues. Learn More >
and gender identity. Learn More >
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JenniferNewsom
DavidPogue
DianeRavitch
A tireless advocate for women and girls,
The lead tech columnist for Yahoo!, bestselling
Acclaimed author of the book Reign of
Newsom created the award-winning
author and host of NOVA ScienceNow, Pogue
Error, Ravitch is the foremost champion
documentary Miss Representation, which
examines the impacts of new technology
of U.S. public schools. Drawing on over
exposes how the media contributes to the
on individuals and organizations. A highly
40 years of research, she critiques today’s
underrepresentation of women in positions
entertaining and humorous speaker,
most popular ideas on school restructuring
of power. An electrifying speaker, Newsom
Pogue merges science and music into his
including privatization, standardized testing
inspires audiences to transform culture so
presentations, making the world of technology
and punitive accountability, and offers a
everyone can fulfill their potential. Learn More >
fun for every audience. Learn More >
clear plan for improvement. Learn More >
MaryRobinson
VandanaShiva
RonSuskind
The first female president of Ireland and
A renowned environmentalist, Shiva
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Suskind has
former UN Commissioner for Human
shares her inspiring life of environmental
written some of America’s most important
Rights, Robinson is a global humanitarian,
activism, from promoting healthy, quality
works of nonfiction, framing national
environmentalist and distinguished
food to advocating for farmers’ rights and
debates while exploring the complexities
member of The Elders. One of Time’s “most
biodiversity. A committed proponent for
of humanity. With the ability to convey
influential people,” she teaches audiences
social justice, she speaks passionately about
complex stories in compelling ways, Suskind
about the importance of meaningful,
placing the needs of the people ahead of
electrifies audiences with his take on ethics,
social responsibility. Learn More >
the needs for corporate profit. Learn More >
power and perseverance. Learn More >
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JulianBond
HermanBoone
Michael Eric Dyson
Sharing messages of equality and justice,
The inspirational coach behind the hit film
Hailed by Essence as one of the 50 most
Bond has been a prominent leader of
Remember the Titans, Boone transformed a
inspiring African Americans, Dyson has
the Civil Rights and Economic Justice
racially divided football team into a united
revitalized the role of public intellectual
Movements for over 40 years. The former
group of state champions. Delivering
with his provocative discussions on race
head of the NAACP, he delivers powerful
messages of respect, teamwork and
and diversity. Melding scholarly insight with
speeches on the past and future of
community involvement, Boone shows
contemporary culture, his talks reach beyond
civil rights, and analyzes diversity’s
how working together towards a common
race and address the universal commonality
impact in shaping laws. Learn More >
goal breeds success. Learn More >
of American concern. Learn More >
MyrlieEvers-Williams Wife of slain civil rights activist, Medgar Evers,
SybrinaFulton & TracyMartin
HillHarper One of the stars of Covert Affairs, Harper
Evers-Williams became the first woman to
The parents of Trayvon Martin, Fulton and
is committed to creating the best
lead and restore the credibility of the NAACP
Martin are dedicating their lives to transforming
opportunities for children. A strong and
during a time when it was surrounded by
tragedy into change. Through their powerful,
articulate voice for hope, education, and
scandal and controversy. She continues
honest presentations, they are inspiring
commitment, he discovers ways to improve
her activism on behalf of racial and gender
audiences to unite together in pursuit of social
America’s social climate while inspiring
equality by encouraging audiences to
justice, enhanced understanding and improved
audiences with his message of “taking your
work together for change. Learn More >
protection for every child. Learn More >
biggest dream and doubling it.” Learn More >
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WilHaygood
MariaHinojosa
Clarence B. Jones
The man who discovered The Butler,
A trailblazer in news and investigative
The draft speechwriter for Dr. Martin Luther
Haygood shares the true story behind this
journalism, Hinojosa gives a voice
King, Jr., Jones was pivotal in drafting
award-winning film and best-selling book.
to America’s Latino community and
King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, inspiring
Inspiring and fascinating, Haygood brings to
addresses the social and civic issues facing
millions to work towards racial equality.
life this tumultuous time in American history,
this growing population. A fascinating
In his moving keynotes, Jones shines a
analyzing the cultural revolution that ended
presenter, Hinojosa brings to life the stories
historical light on the nation’s Civil Rights
segregation while drawing parallels to his
that define America’s changing cultural
Movement and motivates audiences to
own, personal experience. Learn More >
and political landscape. Learn More >
take on today’s social issues. Learn More >
Eric Liu
DianeNash
CHarlesOgletree
A former White House advisor, Liu gives a
Playing a monumental role in the Civil
A legal theorist and mentor to Barack and
voice to a new generation of Asian Americans.
Rights Movement, Nash helped form the
Michelle Obama, Ogletree is known for
Speaking on the power of being part of
Nashville Student Movement to desegregate
his work in ensuring the Constitutional
something larger than oneself, he addresses
the city’s lunch counters, and coordinated
rights of all Americans. Currently the Jesse
topics such as mentorship, imagination
the Freedom Rides. Also the founder of
Climenko Professor at Harvard Law School,
and identity, sparking an awareness that
SNCC, Nash and her long commitment to
he promotes equality by insisting that the
we are always influencing one another and
using non-violence to seek racial justice
justice system uphold the Constitution
creating new possibilities. Learn More >
will inspire all audiences. Learn More >
without prejudice. Learn More >
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RajPatel
JohnQuiñones
Susan L. Taylor
A policy analyst who challenges
Appearing on ABC News for three decades
The soul of Essence magazine for over
preconceptions about the global economy,
and hosting the hit series, What Would
three decades, Taylor was the driving
Patel paints a clear picture of how a fair society
You Do?, Quiñones captivates audiences
force behind one of the most celebrated
and sustainable economy are fully achievable.
with his personal story of overcoming
African American owned business
Through his moving presentations, he
adversity and stresses the importance of
success stories. A dynamic, energetic and
rouses audiences to seek solutions that
education. An authority on diversity, he is
spiritual presenter, Taylor shows audiences
enhance global equality and improve
a powerful voice on social issues such as
how to realize their strengths and take
the world’s food system. Learn More >
race, gender and sexuality. Learn More >
charge of their lives. Learn More >
NaomiTutu
JuanWilliams
FrankWu
The daughter of Archbishop Desmond
A popular Fox News analyst, Williams is the
Promoting educational equality for all
Tutu, Naomi Tutu is a renowned expert on
foremost champion of moderation as a way to
students, Wu is the epitome of the American
third-world development. An advocate for
move our country forward. Also a renowned
dream. The first Asian professor to serve
tolerance with a global perspective, her
chronicler of the Civil Rights Movement –
on the law faculty at Howard University, he
personal stories and passion for human
authoring Eyes on the Prize and My Soul Looks
inspires audiences to view diversity through
dignity inspire audiences to fight for social
Back in Wonder – he encourages audiences
a different lens, supported by his thought-
justice and discover ways to deal with
to embrace compromise, find common
provoking book Yellow: Race in America
conflict in a productive manner. Learn More >
ground and work together. Learn More >
Beyond Black and White. Learn More >
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MayimBialik
GiancarloEsposito
JessicaFellowes
Talented and multifaceted, Bialik – best
Known for his roles on AMC’s Breaking
Niece of Lord Julian Fellowes, the creator
known for her roles on Blossom and The Big
Bad, NBC’s Homicide and Revolution, and in
of Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes is the
Bang Theory – has a Ph.D. in neuroscience
several Spike Lee films, Esposito is a vocal
best-selling author of The World of Downton
and practices natural living. A highly-
advocate on the issues of race, culture, and
Abbey and The Chronicles of Downton
engaging speaker, she merges her sense
youth leadership. Through his engaging
Abbey. In her entertaining and educational
of humor and intellectual prowess to
and moving lectures, Esposito inspires
program, Fellows offers a behind-the-
take on subjects as wide-ranging as
audiences to seek social justice and strive
scenes look at this popular drama and the
science, religion and family. Learn More >
for a better tomorrow. Learn More >
historical context behind it. Learn More >
DaymondJohn
MichaelSorrentino
JeffreyTambor
Credited with creating the urban apparel
‘The Situation’ rose to fame as a cast
Star of Arrested Development, Tambor and
market, John is the founder of FUBU and
member of MTV’s #1 show, Jersey Shore.
his hilarious program inspire audiences
the branding guru on ABC’s Shark Tank. A
Now a successful entrepreneur, Sorrentino
to recapture their enthusiasm for life and
driven visionary, John uses his entertaining
uses his humorous and candid program
follow their dreams. A true life-affirming
and revealing programs to draw upon his
to offer a revealing look at how this
event, his presentations show everyone
own experiences as a means of inspiring
reality star followed his passion, fell down
how to unleash their creativity and
audiences to be more proactive in life and
hard, and picked himself up to become
dismiss the fears that prevent them from
the pursuit of their dreams. Learn More >
stronger than ever before. Learn More >
achieving their full potential. Learn More >
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RyeBarcott
AndreDubus
JamesMcBride
A former Marine and bestselling author
NYT best-selling author of Townie and
Author of The Color of Water and The Good
of It Happened on the Way to War, Barcott
House of Sand and Fog – a National Book
Lord Bird, the 2013 National Book Award
shows the huge impact that small, diverse
Award finalist – Dubus shares his inspiring
winner for Fiction, McBride touches upon
teams of people can make, and that leaders
journey that took him from a life of violence
life’s rich lessons by exploring the nature of
often emerge in the service of others. In
to acclaimed author. In his engaging
identity, race and heritage. In his moving and
his eloquent programs, he teaches how
presentations, he speaks on the importance
interactive presentations, McBride speaks on
to connect talent with opportunity to
of never surrendering to fear and overcoming
the human experience and the common
spark change from within. Learn More >
personal challenges. Learn More >
good that unites us all. Learn More >
WesMoore
SoniaNazario
SherylWuDunn
Exploring parallel lives, Moore asks: “Why
Author of Enrique’s Journey, which recounts
The first Asian-American reporter to win a
does one man become a Rhodes Scholar
one Honduran boy’s odyssey to reach his
Pulitzer Prize, WuDunn co-authored Half
while the other goes to prison for murder?”
mother in the U.S., Nazario has spent two
the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity
Based on his groundbreaking book, The
decades covering social issues and fostering
for Women Worldwide, which addresses the
Other Wes Moore, Wes’ programs contrast
the national debate on immigration reform.
challenges facing women around the globe.
his life with that of another “Wes Moore” to
With a reporter’s eye, she humanizes
In her eye-opening presentations, WuDunn
deliver messages on the power of choice
immigration and offers solutions to change
offers concise action points that empower
and the definition of leadership. Learn More >
the national dialogue. Learn More >
audiences to help others. Learn More >
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ChrisHerren
PatrickKennedy
CynthiaLowen
A hometown basketball star, Herren realized
A U.S. Congressman for 16 years, Kennedy is
The writer and producer of Bully, Lowen
his dream of playing in the NBA only to
a champion for mental health treatment and
speaks on the culture of bullying and
lose it to addiction. A subject of ESPN’s 30
removing the stigma of psychiatric disorders.
offers an essential guide to dealing with
for 30, Herren shares his story with students
A founding member of the Addiction,
antagonism and intimidation. In her
to show the importance of making smart
Treatment and Recovery Caucus, Kennedy
revealing and moving presentations,
decisions and staying on track, and
challenges audiences to transform policy and
Lowen examines how this growing
spreads the message that it is never too
allocate resources to help in the treatment
problem transcends racial, ethnic and
late to follow your dreams. Learn More >
of neurological diseases. Learn More >
economic borders. Learn More >
LizSeccuro
RachelSimmons
RosalindWiseman
Two decades after being drugged and
Author of the bestselling Odd Girl Out, the
A recognized bullying expert and inspiration
raped by a fellow student, Seccuro brought
first book to explore cruelty in young girls,
behind the film Mean Girls, Wiseman wrote
her perpetrator to justice, as documented in
Simmons sheds light on the struggles
her latest book, Masterminds & Wingmen,
her memoir Crash Into Me. A victims’ rights
many girls face. A skilled presenter, she
to examine the culture of boys and their
advocate, she shares her inspiring and
coaches girls on balancing self-image,
interpersonal dynamics. Her keynotes
emotional story, shedding light on dating,
emotional intelligence and relationships,
provide tools for understanding school
domestic violence and the importance
empowering them to grow into
bullying and a framework for creating a
of bystander intervention. Learn More >
confident, assertive adults. Learn More >
culture of dignity and respect. Learn More >
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+ Distinguished Lecturers Baker, Peter..........................................3 Brazile, Donna....................................3 Canada, Geoffrey..............................3 Chasen, Michael...............................3 Cohen, Jared.......................................3 Davidson, Robyn..............................3 Hughes, Chris.....................................4 Kaku, Michio.......................................4 King, John............................................4 Klein, Naomi.......................................4 Kristof, Nicholas................................4 Lee, Spike..............................................4 Newsom, Jennifer Siebel............5 Pogue, David......................................5 Ravitch, Diane....................................5 Robinson, Mary.................................5 Shiva, Vandana..................................5 Suskind, Ron.......................................5
+ Diversity Bond, Julian.......................................6 Boone, Herman..............................6 Dyson, Michael Eric......................6 Evers-Williams, Myrlie.................6 Fulton, Sybrina & Martin, Tracy.....6 Harper, Hill.........................................6 Haygood, Wil....................................7 Hinojosa, Maria...............................7 Jones, Clarence...............................7 Liu, Eric.................................................7 Nash, Diane.......................................7 Ogletree, Charles...........................7 Patel, Raj..............................................8 Quiñones, John..............................8 Taylor, Susan L.................................8 Tutu, Naomi......................................8 Williams, Juan..................................8 Wu, Frank............................................8
+ pOP CULTURE Bialik, Mayim......................................9 Esposito, Giancarlo.........................9 Fellowes, Jessica...............................9 John, Daymond................................9 Sorrentino, Michael “The Situation”....9 Tambor, Jeffrey..................................9
+ CAMPUS READS Barcott, Rye.......................................10 Dubus, Andre..................................10 McBride, James..............................10 Moore, Wes.......................................10 Nazario, Sonia..................................10 WuDunn, Sheryl............................10
+ STUDENTS AT RISK Herren, Chris....................................11 Kennedy, Patrick............................11 Lowen, Cynthia..............................11 Seccuro, Liz.......................................11 Simmons, Rachel...........................11 Wiseman, Rosalind.......................11
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