Each March in the U.S. and elsewhere, we honor the role women have played in society with Women’s History Month. “Feminists in the 1970s critiqued the exclusion and lack of recognition of women’s ...

Human history is much deeper, more complex, and more nuanced than you probably remember from school. Many history books, especially the ones you read in class, focus on major events like battles and ...

This year’s official Women’s History Month theme is Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations. There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate those who have paved the way in ...

With March being Women’s History Month, the role of women in everyone’s lives — as mentors, employers, co-workers, loving family members, leaders — has had its moment to shine. But it was not so long ...

March is Women's History Month! The annual celebration of women's history first began when then President Jimmy Carter designated the week of March 2-8, 1980 as Women's History Week. He said at the ...

Regardless of the field of endeavor – science, sports, business, politics – women have smashed long-held traditions, customs, and shibboleths to take their rightful place in the world. As we prepare ...

With Women’s History Month underway and International Women’s Day approaching on March 8, classrooms and museums across the United States will be focusing on famous women who shaped the world we live ...

Harriet Tubman. Rosa Parks. Ketanji Brown Jackson. Simone Biles. These are just a handful of the many Black women whose names represent a legacy of unparalleled achievements. These women, along with ...

With all that is happening in the world, how empowering to take a break from the chaos and focus on good things sometimes. Consider this: March is still Women's History Month. Since 1991 presidents ...

One of the most important things you can do on International Women’s Day or throughout Women’s History Month is educate yourself. And if you don't know where to start, there are plenty of podcasts ...

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