| By Gale Staff | Ronald Reagan was one of the most prominent American presidents of the 20th century. He was a charismatic, confident leader who helped define the modern Republican party. He prioritized domestic affairs, reduced federal oversight, and implemented significant tax cuts. He led a campaign of antagonism against the former Soviet Union, … Read more
| By Carol Brennan | Welcome to 2025! While we usually adhere to a specific theme each month, it’s a delight to pick a broader topic and see what gems are discoverable inside Gale In Context: Biography. For January, we wondered what was happening in the world 100 years ago this month, and once again, … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Art bridges the gap between our inner selves and the outside world, helping us better understand the emotions we struggle to articulate while revealing a shared humanity in even our most isolating experiences. In the hands of black women, artistic creation also carries a unique power to confront systemic oppression—including … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Without the influence of black musicians, the sound of modern music would be unrecognizable. Rock riffs, for example, owe a debt to Chuck Berry, whose fast-paced style set the tempo for guitarists like Keith Richards. Throughout Kendrick Lamar’s critically acclaimed 2015 album, we hear the unmistakable influence of Miles Davis. … Read more
When literature lacks diversity, it limits students’ perspectives and erases the experiences of underrepresented voices, including students of color, who may not see their identities reflected in the texts they read. Incorporating works by influential black authors creates space for students to find themselves in the stories while inviting others to engage with narratives that … Read more
| By Gale Staff | Charles Robert Darwin was not a particularly good student. However, his uniquely inquisitive nature led him on a journey that would revolutionize the scientific world. Aboard the HMS Beagle, Darwin traveled to some of the world’s most remote destinations, collecting specimens that would broaden our understanding of the planet’s diversity … Read more
| By Gale Staff | February is all about the heart—and no, we’re not just talking about the heart-shaped decor for Valentine’s Day. It’s American Heart Month, and your library’s subscription to Gale Health and Wellness is loaded with valuable information about heart disease and heart health. Heart disease (also called cardiovascular disease, or CVD) … Read more
| By Gale Staff | In 1867, Wladyslaw and Bronislawa Sklodowska welcomed their fifth child, a girl named Maria. Growing up in Poland, Maria was a motivated and curious student. However, despite excelling academically, she could not attend the all-male University of Warsaw. In her early 20s, Maria left Poland to enroll at the prestigious … Read more
February can be a tough month. The days are still short, the magic of the holidays has ebbed, and spring break feels miles away. If you’re in need of a fun lesson plan to shake things up, look no further than Groundhog Day! With Gale In Context: Elementary, the lesson plan is easy to pull … Read more
What would the world be like without GPS navigation, satellites, biochemical engineering, and telephone wires? All of these innovations, and countless others, stem from the brilliance of black scientists who dared to ask, “What if?” In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve curated a list of 10 pioneering black scientists using the profiles, periodicals, and … Read more