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Part of History Commons, this module preserves the social, cultural, and political dimensions of Indigenous communities around the world, through original voices. Included are blogs, magazines, videos, podcasts, tweets, newspapers, and other content from more than 1,000 organizations.
The database includes comprehensive coverage of the Asian American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. There are more than 35 million primary documents from diverse sources and perspectives, both historical and contemporary. Includes a fully searchable online resource, updated daily.
China on Film features an exciting selection of documentary and actuality film footage from the British Film Institute, filmed through the eyes of predominantly Western travelers. Through a combination of amateur films, travelogues and newsreels, this resource provides a unique perspective on both everyday life and some of the key events of modern Chinese history.
Part of Applied Science Commons, Computer Science, Data, and AI tracks and preserves critical reports, white and technical papers, podcasts, blogs, videos, and other content types—providing researchers with the information they need to understand the latest advancements and applications in these fields.
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Dewey Data is a research platform that provides access to third-party datasets across a variety of data categories including healthcare, management, workforce, consumer behavior, and transportation.
Comprehensive coverage of the Indigenous experience in America from 1690 to today with more than 16 million primary documents from diverse sources and perspectives. Includes a fully searchable online resource, updated daily.
Part of Latin America Commons, Latin American History and Culture brings unified, cross-searchable access to millions of pages from websites and archives scattered across the internet—books, magazines, photographs, maps, letters, diaries, ephemera, videos, and audio files.
Part of Gale Primary Sources, Latino Social and Political Culture and History: Perspectives on the Chicano Movement highlights the Chicano/a experience in the United States and a rich history and diversity of the community. The archive focuses on activists such as César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, and other leaders of the Chicano Movement, aka El Movimiento. It also highlights important organizations and movements, such as the United Farm Workers, efforts toward land reclamation, and student movements against discrimination in education.
Part of History Commons, LGBTQ+ Social Justice and Culture captures and preserves activist voices from the 1980s to today, with a special focus on content at risk of disappearing, especially in oppressive countries.
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Oxford Research Encyclopedias provides access to thousands of in-depth, peer-reviewed summaries of the scholarly literature by world-class experts across a broad range of disciplines. New articles are added monthly and existing reviews are regularly updated to reflect changes in scholarship.
Refugees, Migration, and Borders Social Justice and Culture delivers access to the stories and facts that will expand scholarship, support advocacy efforts, and inform global conversations. Includes information as they were originally told, drawing on podcasts, blogs, digital magazines, and interviews.