Women’s History Month Events in Philly

Women’s History Milestones: A Timeline

From a plea to a founding father, to the suffragists to Title IX, to the first female political figures, women have blazed a steady trail towards equality in the United States. Explore famous firsts and figures in women's history with this timeline.

7 Philadelphia Libraries Named After Trailblazing Women

Learn about the inspiring women behind the names of seven Philadelphia libraries, from civil rights activists to educators and philanthropists. Philadelphia’s Free Library system honors remarkable women who shaped the city’s history through their dedicated branches. From civil rights activists to educators and philanthropists, these pioneering women left lasting legacies that continue to serve their communities today. Their stories reflect diver…

Women’s History Month Events in Philly

Women’s History Month is upon us. The Women’s History Month celebrations originated in 1981, with Congress requesting the President to call the week beginning March 7, 1982 “Women’s History Week.”  Congress continued to pass resolutions calling a week in March “Women’s History Week” for the next five years.  Following a petition from the National Women’s History Project, Congress designated the whole month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month…

Wesleyan College spotlights DA Anita Howard during Women’s History event - 41NBC News

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As the first college in the world chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan College celebrates women’s history every day. However, an event on Tuesday honored Macon Judicial Circuit District Attorney Anita Howard, who says all women should have the right to live out their dreams.   “I’m so honored that this award was given to me by a community right here in Macon,” she said. “My late father taught me that charit…

Women's History Month Celebration With DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran Johnson

“Celebrating Women of Color… DeKalb Women Speak” is an enriching Women’s History Month Celebration produced by Chit Chat Communications in partnership with DeKalb County Superior Court Clerk, taking place this Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11am-2pm on International Women’s Day,  at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur.  Hosted by 1380 am WAOK’s Juandolyn Stokes, this fun and engaging program will include: Poet / Singer Theresa Tha Son…

Women’s History Month: 9 Ways to Find Female Ancestors in Newspapers

March is Women’s History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the lives and achievements of women throughout history. While we love to share stories of ourThe post Women’s History Month: 9