March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize all the contributions women have made to our world. Women’s History Month acknowledges that for most of American history women have not enjoyed the same rights and privileges as men and that this is still the case in many parts of the world. It’s also a time when many people choose to engage in additional advocacy work for surrounding contemporary women’s issues. We’ve compiled a list of ways to help get you started celebrating, learning, and participating in advocacy work this March.
Events and Experiences to Attend
- 3/8 from 5-8 PM: Herstory Trivia – Empowerment Through Knowledge at Bamboo Royal Oak
- 3/14 from 6:30-8 PM: Rosie at the Run: The History of Women at Willow Run at the Troy Public Library
- 3/16 from 12-2 PM: Women Who Dared – Modern Tour with the Detroit Historical Society
- 3/25 from 6:30-7:30 PM: Women in Space: Women of Action at the Farmington Community Library (Farmington Hills location)
- Women’s History Month at the Henry Ford Museum
Learn About Women’s History
- 6 Women Who Shaped Detroit
- Women’s History Milestones: A Timeline
- Dear Coretta Virtual Gallery
- National Women’s History Museum Online Exhibits
- Women’s History in the National Archives
Learn About Modern Women’s Issues
- Ending Violence Against Women – United Nation’s Women
- Women’s Rights – Amnesty International
- Women’s Health and Civil Rights – APA Services
- Gender Equality – United Nations
Buy From Women Owned Businesses
- 8 Black Woman Owned Restaurants in Metro Detroit
- Directory of Michigan Women-Owned Businesses
- Celebrate Detroit Women With These Female Business Owners
- 20 Women-Owned Metro Detroit Businesses to Support
- Women-Owned Businesses to Follow in 2024
Most importantly keep learning and reflecting and remember that the challenges women face are ongoing, not just history.
