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Published on March 01, 2023
In 1978, the Sonoma County school system in California held a weeklong celebration of women. Several students participated in an essay, called Real Women, and they held a parade in downtown Santa Rosa.
The excitement spreads: The week chosen was March 8, to align with International Women’s Day. Other cities started to replicate the event, and in 1980 President Jimmy Carter declared Women’s History Week during the week of March 8. Congress followed in 1981, making it a national celebration.
The movement goes nationwide: The National Women’s History Project (currently the National Women’s History Alliance) was successful in lobbying for a nationally recognized month. In 1987, Congress declared March as Women’s History Month. From 1988 through 1994, Congress passed a series of resolutions for the president to proclaim March as Women’s History Month. This has been the ongoing practice of the president since 1995.
And today … Women’s History Month is a celebration of the contributions of women who have shaped the United States. It also recognizes the specific achievements of women in various fields. The National Women’s History Alliance still provides resources to help communities celebrate Women’s History Month.
Coming up: In the spirit of that mission, each Wednesday this month, local female history makers will be featured in City News in hopes that their stories will inspire residents all year long to learn more about and celebrate the accomplishments of other women.
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