Women’s History Month is one of my favorite times of year because its the opportunity to honor the women who came before me and fought for our rights as well as the chance to practice gratitude for the women in my life. This month, for me, is about recognizing trailblazing women like suffragate Susan B. Anthony and Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who was vital in the success of the NASA space program.
As women continue to advocate for their rights all around the world, know it’s not only women that will get us there. Let’s take this time to learn more and keep pushing forward together. Here are just three ways you can celebrate Women’s History Month:
1) Learn about the history of women’s rights in this 3 minute video!
2) Get involved and support nonprofits that advocate for female empowerment.
Whether you’re volunteering, donating, or spreading the word, below are some organizations that are looking for your involvement!
Girls Write Now – If you’d like to be mentored in writing or be a writing mentor, get involved here!
Girls Inc – Learn how you can become an advocate for Girls Inc. here!
Girls Who Code – If you’re a student, learn how to start a club in your school. If you’re a teacher, the org has free lesson plans featuring women in tech for teachers to use wherever they fit into the school day.
Girls On The Run – Whether it’s cheering on participants as they cross the 5K finish line or becoming a coach, there’s a ton of ways you can help your local chapter.
3) Celebrate the women in your life and the women who came before you.
Women’s rights have come a long way. Women only gained the right to vote in 1920 (through the 19th Amendment) and in 1960, we secured the right to open a bank account. It’s important to note that these rights happened less than 100 years ago and as we continue to fight for rights today, it’s important we honor the advocates that became for us. So whatever gender you identify as, you can honor women’s history by ensuring the women in your life feel heard and appreciated. As a woman, I appreciate when my male friends step up for me, vote for my interests, or defend me when someone’s being misognysitic. If you have privilege, use it!
