| By Gale Staff | Mental health concerns spiked throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and college campuses are particularly affected by this alarming trend. In fact, one study found that during the 20-21 academic year, nearly two-thirds of all university students suffered from at least one mental health concern. University staff can help by taking proactive … Read more
| By Lucy Dow, Associate Acquisitions Editor at Gale, part of Cengage Group | Among perhaps the lesser-known contributions of women in the early twentieth century was their critical role in advancing the labor movement in North America, fighting for issues such as wage equality, employee benefits, and workplace safety. These concerns resonate in our … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry | With the increased availability of electronically accessible genealogy content, researching family history has become a commonplace hobby for millions of Americans. For persons of African descent, however, inequities are often found in the existence and accessibility of genealogy and historical documents. “The legacy of slavery, prejudice and institutional racism means … Read more
| By Gale Staff | April showers might bring May flowers, but the month of April is also a time to celebrate poetry and its intrinsic relationship with American history and culture. National Poetry Month, celebrated each year in April, was first launched in 1996. The Academy of American Poets, a nationwide organization of poets … Read more
| By Tara Atterberry and Jessie Carney Smith | Black History Month is a tribute to the achievements of generations of African Americans throughout U.S. history. In celebration of this observance, we are honored to announce the upcoming release of Who’s Who Among African Americans: 38th Edition. Available in March 2023, this title recognizes notable … Read more
| By Gale Staff | March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a period during which we can all help celebrate and build awareness for the transgender community. Transgender Day of Visibility was founded in 2009 by psychotherapist and activist, Rachel Crandall-Crocker. The holiday was created to inspire a moment of happiness for and … Read more
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| By Gale Staff | This year, Equal Pay Day falls on Wednesday, March 15. No matter the discipline, whether women or gender studies, history, sociology, philosophy, law, or economics, there’s good reason to engage students in the history and progress of this national observance. Undergraduates may not have yet participated in the workforce, but … Read more
| By Gale Staff | March 21 marks the 24th anniversary of World Poetry Day. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) observes a collection of international holidays that celebrate certain fundamental aspects of human history and society. In 1999, March 21 was selected as World Poetry Day to honor humanity’s linguistic diversity … Read more
| By Gale Staff | March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), a global holiday meant to inspire reflection on women’s achievements throughout history and make meaningful commitments to expanding women’s rights and gender equality. The United Nations made the holiday an official observance in 1975. Since then, IWD has evolved and adapted, inspiring an … Read more