Women's History Month

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Women’s History Month kickoff promotes healing, hope (unknown)

Speakers at USC's Women's History Month virtual event center celebration and recovery with President Carol Folt.

The kickoff was just one of a number of events that will be hosted by the university this month. A full list of events could be found on the USC Women’s History Month event calendar, including International Women’s Day next Tuesday, March 8. Some events to look forward to include the Young Women’s History Conference on March 5, the OWN IT Leadership Summit on March 6, and the “Be My Voice” film screening on March 10.

Mayor's Office of Engagement for Women (unknown)

This March, join the City of Philadelphia and citywide community partners for a month-long celebration of Women's History! Our round-up includes webinars, ...

On March 12, join the Fireside Chat with: Tuesday, March 15 In this workshop, participants will learn how to mine their own memories for literary treasures they can use to inspire powerful personal narratives, rich with details and descriptions. Join the celebration via social media at @PhillyOTIS on Twitter, and @PhilaOTIS on Facebook and Instagram. Tuesday, March 8 March 1- March 31

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Wang Zhenyi (1768-1797). Wang Zhenyi was born during the early-Qing dynasty China, a time when women had no legal rights and women's education was largely ...

KNKX Honors Women's History Month (unknown)

At Northwest African American Museum's website, you can watch a discussion with Seattle-based artist and entrepreneur Hiawatha D. reflecting on his art exhibit, ...

For decades we have gathered in community to share our stories,be witnessed, and empowered, as we string our dreams into a communal strand of precious pearls. Bolting for Paris. In American Runaway, Edwards provides a rich collection of essays, cultural and political commentary, and personal “race stories" during the Donald Trump years. Mary Coss work will exhibit in the Gallery at Vashon Arts Center during March of 2022 in celebration of International Women’s Day. Her feminist perspective and compelling creative work is carried on through her female lineage. In 2014 SHOES and in 2020 SUSPENSE were placed on the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress which showcases the range and diversity of American film heritage and increases awareness for its preservation. Celebrate the accomplishments of women in STEM and Women’s History Month with PacSci. Learn about women blazing new trails in STEM, while joining in on special programming. The Filmmakers:Considered the first woman film director in the world,  Alice Guy-Blaché  made her first film in France in 1896. Preceding the feature is the short thriller SUSPENSE (1913/11 min), written and directed by Weber, which shows early examples of a split screen shot and a car chase. The Generation Equality Forum in 2021 fueled a powerful and lasting coalition for gender equality. Beginning March 1: Tacoma Public Library is offering free Women’s History Month Program Kits. Mae Jemison, Sally Ride, and Ellen Ochoa, are among some of the bravest scientists on planet Earth. This month, Women's History Month, let's celebrate the wonderful women astronauts who have ventured out among the stars. Our spring concert features stirring and innovative choral music from a powerful roster of contemporary composers including Rosephanye Powell, Reena Esmail, Undine Smith Moore, and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw. Join us for a performance that honors those who fought for women’s right to vote, even as the struggle continues to ensure this right for all American women. Nominate them for the 2022 Bertha Pitts Campbell Equity Awards presented by the YWCA Seattle/King/Snohomish. For the second year, YWCA is celebrating individuals and companies that are working every day to help make equity and justice a reality through our Bertha Pitts Campbell Equity Awards. Named after a YWCA trailblazer, you can read more about Bertha Pitts Campbell's incredible contributions in our blog post from last year. Held in June, the second annual Bertha Pitts Campbell Equity Awards is open for nominees in four categories: Community Champion, Rising Champion, Small Business Champion, and Large Business Champion.

Evanston celebrates Women’s History Month (unknown)

Women's History Month kicked off March 1 and Evanstonians are in luck as many events across the city are celebrating women of the past and present,

The Frances Willard House is also reopening just in time for in-person tours for Women’s History Month. Reservations are now being accepted for the “Exploring Women’s History” tour. Admission is $15 per person and free for all students. More than a dozen parks in Evanston are named after women. Tours will be held at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. on Sundays, March 6 and 13, and Thursdays, March 10 and 24. Check out the following events: The story of Evanston’s women’s suffrage can be viewed all month through the History Center’s online exhibit Evanston Women and the Fight for the Vote.

What is WeHo doing for Women's History Month? (unknown)

The City of West Hollywood will celebrate National Women's History Month in March with a series of virtual events to recognize and honor women and women's ...

A moment of healing at the start of the event will be led by Thea Pueschel. WeHo Reads is a literary series presented by the City of West Hollywood and produced by BookSwell. Admission is free. The City will host a free Human Rights Speakers Series virtual panel discussion:Women’s Rights Violations in IranonTuesday, March 29, 2022at 6 p.m. Women’s rights in Iran are severely restricted. The event will take place virtually onThursday, March 17, 2022at 7 p.m.Admission is free. The City of West Hollywood’s Women’s History Month events will also include the launch of the “Do Something Challenge” – a call-to-action created by the City’s Women’s Advisory Board honoring the resilience of women and encouraging community members to take small impactful leadership actions throughout the month for the greater good. OnTuesday, March 1, 2022from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the group will discussNotorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburgby Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik. Women and Booksis co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood through its Women’s Advisory Board and by the West Hollywood Library. Attendance is free. The City of West Hollywood and its Women’s Advisory Board will co-sponsor theHollywood NOW Herstory Awards, which are held annually to honor a woman who has made exceptional contributions to the community and embodies the spirit of feminism. Joining the event will be Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, Flint, Noriko Nakada, Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera, and more. This year’s honoree is Ruth Williams, a long-time community leader. Admission prices vary from free to $30. For more information and to register, please visitwww.mashupdance.com/iwddancefest. The festival will take place fromFriday, March 4, 2022throughTuesday, March 8, 2022at various times each day. A Celebration of Women Who Submitwill be held virtually onWednesday, March 16, 2022at6 p.m. This event will feature a performance of “Ahoy, Women Who Submit,” a collaborative poem created during Saturday check-ins during the pandemic and published inGathering; a collaborative writing prompt facilitated by Hazel Kight Witham; as well as a panel talk with theGatheringeditorial team and contributors to the anthology. Enjoy stories about inspiring women viewable online on theCity’s YouTube Channel.For additional information please call (323) 848-6826.

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