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Archive Perspectives: Black History Month

In the United Kingdom, Black History Month is celebrated annually in October. The theme of Black History Month 2022 is ‘Time for Change: Action Not Words.’ It’s important to remember that the month is not just to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black people to the UK and around the world. It’s also a time to reclaim Black history, ensure it’s being represented and celebrated all year round, and confront racism.

The Black Lives Matter Digital Resource Page is … Keep Reading

Archive Perspectives: New York Fashion Week 

New York Fashion Week is running from the 9th-14th of September this year, drawing fashion editors, influencers, and PR Professionals to America’s fashion event of the year. Tribeca Spring Studios at 50 Varick Street will function as the main headquarters but designers will also be hosting off-site runway shows and presentations all throughout the city. 

There would be no New York Fashion week without Eleanor Lambert (1903–2003), American fashion publicist, who played an instrumental role in increasing international recognition of … Keep Reading

Archive Perspectives: International Cat Day

What’s this? A whole day dedicated to celebrating our favourite feline friends? We’re in 🤝

A fair few cat lovers can be found in the Exact Editions team — and clearly amongst our publishing partners as well! 🐈

We’re showcasing four purrrr-fect articles from ArabLit Quarterly, BBC Wildlife Magazine, Remus & Ancient Egypt that highlight why humans have been fascinated with these majestic creatures for centuries.

ArabLit Quarterly ‘Felines, Fellahin & Fortune Tellers’ (Fall 2020)

“Some [ancient Egyptians] … Keep Reading

Archive Perspectives: Samaritans Awareness Day

Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help.

24th July (24/7) marks Samaritans Awareness Day, because the charity is here to listen 24/7. Throughout July, Samaritans will be running an awareness-raising campaign ‘Talk to Us’, to remind people that they’re available for anyone who needs someone to listen. 

To raise awareness, we’re showcasing digital magazine issues from four of Exact Editions’ publishing partners that contain articles about the vital role the Samaritans play in suicide prevention.… Keep Reading

Archive Perspectives: LGBTQ+ Pride Month

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is a chance to celebrate and shed new light on the history of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer communities. Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan 🏳️‍🌈

In 2022, 71 jurisdictions criminalise private, consensual, same-sex sexual activity15 jurisdictions criminalise the gender identity and/or expression of transgender people. In many more countries transgender people are targeted by a range of laws that criminalise same-sex activity and … Keep Reading

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