Women's History Month 2023
Join the GSSW in celebration of Women's History Month. What started in 1987 continues today by recognizing the contributions of women that changed history and contemporary society. It provides a platform to highlight the accomplishments of women who have made significant contributions to their communities, their countries and the world. The 2023 Women’s History theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”, recognizes women past, present and future who have been active in the media, such as books, radio, stage, news, etc.
Events
March 7: Women in leadership: Breaking barriers in Tourism industry 12pm (Virtual)
March 8: Celebrating the Gift of Women 2:30-5:30pm (Virtual)
March 8: Together WeRide: Bike Ride for equity, inclusion, and social change 8-12pm (Virtual)
March 15: The Silent Pandemic: Creating sustainable recovery by embracing unity 11-4pm (Virtual)
Resources
Susan Scanlan and the History of Women's History Month
TED talk: Reshma Saujani | Teach girls bravery, not perfection
TED talk: Jane Sojka | Empowering Women benefits everyone
TED talk: Brené Brown | The power of vulnerability
Do women hold the key to building a world free from hunger and poverty?
John Deere: Jena Holtberg-Benge's career achievements
Be the change: 19 quotes to inspire
Books, Films, Documentaries, Podcasts
Books
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Becoming by Michelle Obama
Anne Frank: The diary of a young girl by Anne Frank
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste NG
Films
Women-produced films
Little Women (2019)
Mulan (1998)
Lady Bird (2017)
Frida (2002)
Wonder Woman (2017)
Captain Marvel (2019)
Suffragette (2015)
Women empowerment films
Hidden Figures (2016)
The Joy Luck Club (1993)
The Sound of Music (1965)
Brave (2012)
Selena (1997)
Queen of Katwe (2016)
Documentaries
Miss Representation
Homecoming: A film by Beyonce
He Named Me Malala
Becoming
This Changes Everything
Period. End of Sentence
Dark Girls
Feminists: What Were They Thinking
Podcasts
Super Soul Conversations by Oprah
So Far So Good hosted by the GSSW Associate Dean, Kerrie Fisher, & MSW/BSW Alumna, Kayla Mize
CXMH co-hosted by the GSSW Associate Dean, Holly Oxhandler
The History Chicks
Women-owned businesses
Local Restaurants
Mamaka Bowls
World Cup Café
Alpha Omega Grill & Bakery
Our Breakfast Place
Revival Eastside Bakery
Waffle Chic, LLC
Local shops/businesses