Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
In 1980 the National Women's History Project lead a coalition that lobbied Congress to create Women's History Week. Later in 1987 this was expanded to Women's History Month, which is celebrated across the US and is now managed by the National Women's History Alliance. As with other marginalized groups, women were often left out and underrepresented in history which perpetuated the thinking that women did nothing of importance historically and narrowed the perception of what women have done in the past.
Today, Women's History Month aims to educate the public about the historical contributions of women, focusing on a theme each year. This year's theme is "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion."
BROWSE OUR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH COLLECTIONS
- Recommended Reads
Check out our booklist of staff picks featuring titles written by women. - Kanopy
Enjoy movies that serve as a powerful lens through which to explore, honor and commemorate the diverse experiences and invaluable impact of women around the globe. - Libby by Overdrive
Explore ebooks and audiobooks celebrating women. - Hoopla
Read, watch, and listen to voices of women who inspire.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WITH THESE RESOURCES:
National Women’s History Alliance
The National Women’s History Alliance, founded in 1980 as a non-profit educational organization, is committed to ensuring women’s history becomes mainstream. The NWHA is a catalyst, promoter of women’s history in K-12, content provider, and creator of a myriad of activities promoting women as leaders and influencers. The NWHA leads both local and national efforts, consults, publishes, distributes, inspires, advises, and networks with a wide variety of institutions and activists in the field. NWHA has a nationwide presence as the number one resource for information and educational material about the unfolding roles of women in American history.
National Women’s History Museum
Founded in 1996, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) is an innovative online museum dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society. A renowned leader in women’s history education, the Museum brings to life the countless untold stories of women throughout history, and serves as a space for all to inspire, experience, collaborate, and amplify women’s impact—past, present, and future. We strive to fundamentally change the way women and girls see their potential and power.