WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH The very first Women’s Day happened on February 28, 1909, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the New York City garment workers’ strikes. However, Women’s History Month did not become a regular occurrence until decades later. In 1981, California’s Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women created Women’s Week, coinciding with International Women’s Day, to honor women’s achievements. The idea gained momentum and in 1987, the National Women’s History Project successfully lobbied Congress to designate all of March as National Women’s History Month. Since then, it has become an annual observance in the United States and globally. Women’s History Month is an annual observance in March to recognize the accomplishments, contributions, and historical significance of women. This month-long celebration is an opportunity to highlight the achievements of women across various fields, from science and politics to arts and business, and to inspire future generations. Women’s History Month 2025 theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” The theme celebrates women who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives through education and inspirational leadership. The Women’s History Month theme is selected each year by the National Women’s History Alliance. Today, in 2025, each of us can join the continuation of this heritage movement through “The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival” – There are important dates in March and June we will highlight very soon! For further information, please visit: poorpeoplecampaign.org Celebrate this season of heritage and history with joy, reflection, pride, love and purpose! God Bless & Amen!