Advancing Media Accessibility and Audiovisual Translation
September 15–October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States—a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, languages, and contributions of Americans whose roots extend across Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. For organizations creating video and other audiovisual content, it is also an opportunity to think about language access. One…
Every year on August 9, the world observes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a day designated by the United Nations to recognize the rich cultures, histories, knowledge systems, and contributions of Indigenous communities around the globe. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the challenges Indigenous Peoples continue to face—including the…
Every year on June 20, the world observes World Refugee Day, a United Nations initiative that honors the strength, resilience, and courage of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, violence, or disaster. It is also an opportunity to reflect on how societies can better support refugees as they…
Every year on May 24, millions of people across Eastern Europe and beyond celebrate Cyrillic Alphabet Day, also known as the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius. The holiday honors the two Byzantine brothers who developed the Glagolitic alphabet, which later inspired the Cyrillic script used today in languages such as Bulgarian, Serbian, Russian, Ukrainian,…
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International Mother Language Day commemorates the events of 1952 in what is now Bangladesh. At the time, the government of Pakistan declared Urdu as the sole national language, despite the fact that the majority of the population in East Pakistan spoke Bangla (Bengali). On February 21, 1952, students and activists took to the streets in…
Thanksgiving is one of the most widely recognized celebrations of gratitude in the United States, bringing families and communities together to reflect on blessings, share meals, and celebrate togetherness. But the spirit of Thanksgiving — giving thanks, honoring harvests, and sharing stories — is not unique to the U.S. Around the world, many cultures have…
Every November, the United States observes National Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. It’s a moment to listen, learn, and reflect on the rich diversity of Indigenous communities whose languages, traditions, and stories continue to shape our collective heritage. But…
