Women’s History Month

Please note: The use of “woman” and “women” on our website and resources is meant to describe individuals who were socialized as and currently identify as women.

In the United States since 1987, every March has been dedicated to Women’s History Month. It’s a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society.

Storytellers

Photo source: National Women’s History Alliance

Each year the USA’s National Women’s History Alliance designates a theme.

This year’s theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”, honors the matriarchal qualities and abilities in creating news, enhancing society and culture, and the pursuance of truth.

Be a storyteller.

In honor of women storytellers during this March’s Women’s History Month, we are continuously welcoming your stories on:

How do you show yourself kindness?

How do you show others kindness?

International Women’s Day

International Women's Day has been around since 1911, and is supported by organizations, groups, governments and individuals worldwide committed to a more gender equal world. March 8 marks this annual global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women. It also marks a year-long call to action for expanding gender parity. Anyone anywhere can play a part in helping forge women's equality.

The United Nations has sponsored International Women’s Day since 1975. When adopting its resolution on the observance of International Women’s Day, the United Nations General Assembly cited the following reasons: “To recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security.”

International Women’s Day theme: #EmbraceEquity

Collectivist activism
Change happens through an individual and more change happens when we unite as a group. Women, non-binary individuals, men, and other allies are important for the social, economic, cultural, and political advancement of women.

Influential Women

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

    Politician and activist.

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, aka AOC, serves as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district. She made headlines in 2018 by becoming the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.

    Photo source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria_Ocasio-Cortez

    Read AOC's Bio

  • Lisa Ling

    Journalist.

    Award-winning journalist Lisa Ling is the host and executive producer of the CNN Original Series, This is Life with Lisa Ling.

    Photo source: unearthwomen.com

    Explore Lisa's Work

  • Lizzo

    Singer, Rapper, Flutist

    Using her musical talents, Lizzo talks about race, sexuality, body positivity, and self-love through her songs.

    Photo source: eonline.com

    Listen to Lizzo's Music

  • Malala Yousafzai

    Activist.

    Malala Yousafzai, is a Pakistani female education activist. She was the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate when she was 17 years old.

    Malala and Ziauddin Yousafzai founded Malala Fund in 2013 to champion every girl’s right to 12 years of free, safe, quality education.

    Photo source: https://ghk.h-cdn.co/assets/18/09/1519692804-malala.jpg

    Visit Malala's Website
  • Photo source: fashionsizzle.com

    Megan Thee Stallion

    Rapper.

    Megan Thee Stallion launched her new website focused on links to therapy platforms and several hotlines, as well as specialized resources for Black people, women of color, Native Americans, and the LGBTQ+ community.

    Photo source: fashionsizzle.com

    Visit Megan's Website

  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg

    USA Supreme Court Justice.

    American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She has been lovingly referred to as RBG.

    Photo source: http://wpitechnews.com/

    Read RBG's Bio

A list of organizations both nationally and locally in the Bay Area that are committed to raising awareness of women’s equality and development, providing education on women’s achievements and contributions, and empowering women, including in the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, in their pursuit of social and political progress.

Resources.

  • https://www.imreadymovement.org/

    AAPI Women Lead and #ImReady Movement aims to strengthen the progressive political and social platforms of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the US through the leadership of self-identified AAPI women and girls.

    Their goal is to challenge and help end the intersections of violence against and within our communities. They do this work in solidarity with other communities of color.

    Source: AAPI Women Lead

  • https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/greater_good_resources_for_womens_well_being

    The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.

    Source: The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley

  • https://womenpowerlove.org/

    A women-led movement providing resources and classroom programs to help women build inner-strength, confidence, and unity.

    Source: Women Power Love Foundation

  • https://nvf.org/women-veteran-resources/

    Women Veteran Resources program connects women Veterans with appropriate resources to help them transition to civilian life after leaving the military, and to provide them with resources and tools to transition to civilian life and to continue to be leaders in their communities.

    Source: National Veterans Foundation, https://nvf.org/