Women's History Month

What began as week long recognition in the late 1970's highlighting the contributions of women "to our society and nation" has now flourished into a month long homage. Women's History Month honors the stories, trials, and lives of women that until recently has been over looked and under represented.

National Women's History Project offers resources and information about programs across the nation designed to honor women and their role in the advancement of education, science, government, and this years theme, "Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet." The website also contains press kit, tools, and resources to host similar celebrations in your community, schools, and organizations.

This year honors women taking steps to improve conditions on our planet. NWHP recognizes Rachel Carson as the founder of "the contemporary environmental movement." Honorees this year come from a diverse range of disciplines from scientists, engineers, business leaders to writers, filmmakers, conservationists, teachers, and community organizers. Each story unique and each one making a huge contribution to the advancement of women.

As the website declares, "If we don’t promote women’s history, who will?" Yes, March is declared Women's History Month, just as February is declared African-American History Month. It is essential that we honor and recognize the multi-cultural diverse community that we we all belong to and we don't have to let it stop at the end of February or March.

~paul