Woman's History Month (March 2025)

📢 Woman's History Month 2025

Women's History Month is celebrated to recognize and honor the vital contributions of women throughout history. It serves to address the historical imbalance that often overlooked or minimized women's achievements. By highlighting their diverse roles and accomplishments in various fields, we aim to create a more inclusive and accurate understanding of history. Furthermore, celebrating Women's History Month inspires present and future generations by showcasing the power and resilience of women, promoting gender equality and empowerment.

This year's theme is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations"

💡 How it Started?

In 1978 the celebration began as Women's History Week in Sonoma County, California. A local school district organized a week-long event during the week of March 8, aligning with International Women's Day. In 1980 the movement gained national attention when President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8, 1980, as National Women's History Week. 

Then in 1987, following sustained advocacy by the National Women's History Project (now the National Women's History Alliance), Congress passed a resolution designating March as Women's History Month. Since then, successive presidents have issued annual proclamations reaffirming March as Women's History Month, each year highlighting specific themes to honor women's diverse accomplishments and experiences.

Source: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month#why-do-we-celebrate-women-s-history-month

🕙 Woman's History Milestones: Timeline

Check out the timeline of milestones in the fight for equality for women in the U.S. below. 👇 The Padlet is best viewed in a new tab. Click this link to view the Padlet.

🌍 International Woman's Day 

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This year International Woman's Day is March 8th, 2025 and the campaign theme is 'Accelerate Action.' 

Here are some key aspects of International Women's Day:

• Celebration of Achievements: IWD is a time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history and across all sectors of society.
  
  

• Call for Gender Equality: IWD serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the need to address persistent inequalities.
  
  

• Global Observance: IWD is celebrated by individuals, organizations, and governments around the world.
  
  

• Varied Themes: Each year, IWD often has a specific theme that focuses on a particular aspect of gender equality.
  
  

• Action and Advocacy: The day encourages action and advocacy to promote women's rights and empowerment.

In essence, International Women's Day is a powerful reminder of the progress that has been made, and the work that still needs to be done, to create a more equitable world for women. Learn more at https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ #AccelerateAction

🔬 STEM Connection: Women of NASA

Last month you learned about the instrumental woman of color who were instrumental to NASA's space program: Katherine G. Johnson, Mary W. Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan. Continue learning more about these brilliant women by reading their their biographies and doing more research.

Source: https://www.nasa.gov/from-hidden-to-modern-figures/

🖼️ Online Exhibits

Browse from the collection of online exhibits from the National Woman's History Museum.

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Women's History Month serves as a dedicated time to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women throughout U.S. history. It provides an opportunity to educate the public about the pivotal roles women have played and continue to play in various sectors, including politics, science, the arts, and social justice movements. By acknowledging these contributions, the observance aims to inspire future generations and promote gender equality. Let's use this March to reflect on the achievements of women not just in the U.S., but globally and celebrate those contributions to push gender equality forward.