Happy Women’s History Month!

Did you know that Women’s History Month has been observed since 1987? We celebrate Women’s History Month every March to reflect on the contributions of women throughout U.S. history, including Rosa Parks and Susan B. Anthony to name a few.

Here's 5 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month:

1. Educate Yourself on Women’s History

This year’s Women’s History Month theme is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” as a tribute to caregivers and frontline workers of the pandemic. Not only is it important to honor the women today, but also honor the women of the past. Now’s the perfect time to educate yourself on women’s history!

Check out a Women’s History Milestone Timeline here to educate yourself today.

2. Consume Women Made Content

Whether it’s women-led or made films, tv shows, music, video games, or books, support women made content! Not only support it, but share it online with friends and family to get the word out there about women made content.

Here are some lists to help you get started:

• The 25 Greatest Films Directed by Women
• 75 Years of Women’s Achievements in the Music Industry
• 40 of the Best Books for Women Written by Female Authors

3. Understand What Issues Women Face Today

Although women of the past have made great progress, there’s still a lot that women need to overcome. One of the most popular ones is the “glass ceiling”, which refers to women being stopped by invisible barriers due to their gender when it comes to manager and executive level positions.

Here are 9 Key Issues Affecting Girls and Women Around the World to help you understand the issues women still face today.

4. Support Women-Owned Businesses

In 2021 there were 12.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States. Women are a driving force in the business world, so be sure to support them during Women’s History Month. You can support women-owned businesses big and small by buying their products or services, giving them a shoutout on social media, or just simply following and interacting with their social media.

Not sure where to shop? Here’s a list to help you start: 100 Women-Owned Businesses to Support Year-Round

5. Raise or Donate Money to Help Women and Girls In Need

Start a fundraiser or donate to women’s causes during Women’s History Month, as it allows you to invest in the future of women and girls. You can easily start a fundraiser on Facebook, which allows you, your friends, and your community to raise money and awareness for women’s causes. 

Here are some causes you can raise money for or donate to:

• National Women’s Law Center
• Futures Without Violence
• Womankind Worldwide
• Equality Now

No matter what you choose to do, be sure to love and support the women and girls around you this Women’s History Month!