Trace Babe Ruth’s Journey from Baltimore Reform School to Yankee Stadium with Gale In Context

Known for his powerful home runs and larger-than-life persona, Babe Ruth is one of the most iconic figures in American sports history. Gale In Context: High School lets students examine the real-life person behind the legend, including his early challenges, historic achievements, and cultural influence. Our database places Ruth in a broader historical context with … Read more

Meet the First Black Woman Millionaire in the U.S., Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker once said, “I got my start by giving myself a start.” As America’s first African American woman millionaire, Walker had a keen eye for opportunity and a heart for helping other women succeed and achieve greater professional mobility.  Born in 1867 to formerly enslaved sharecroppers two days before Christmas in Delta, Louisiana, Walker (born … Read more