Women's History Month

A local guide of events in the NJ/NY area to celebrate Women's History Month.

The road to appointing a month dedicated to educating children about women's history was a bumpy one. It took many years of lobbying Congress for National Women's History Month to be what it is today, and it was not accomplished until the late 1980s.

Looking ahead to equal work for women who have a common lot with man was a theme during National Women's History Month in March 2011. Merit that brought women closer to men will carry over to the next generation.

These ideas are appropriate for high school level classes due to the language and subject matter involved. They are suitable for classes in many subjects including English and social studies.

It is good to remind people of the achievements of women in history, but two stories circulating on the internet lately also point out that we may have come a long way, baby, but we still have so far to go in how women are perceived and treated.

During Women's History Month (WHM) in March libraries, organizations, schools and others are honoring the contributions of women throughout history. For more on 'herstory', here's where to be:

We are just beginning women's history month. As we enter the month of March to celebrate women, women really do not have a lot to celebrate with the recent government attempts to threaten our rights.

Women's History Month is in March; Check out some of these events in Western Washington.

Events held during March in Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens N.Y., feature an author discussing the traditional white wedding, a tour honoring Bethesda, A tea party for ages 12 and under, and a basic self defense class for empowering woman.

Are you looking for some great Women's History Month events or activities? Well look no further, below is a guide to different events happening in and around Chicago.

March is Women's History Month - celebrate the women in your life!

Celebrate Women's History Month with the rest of Los Angeles. All throughout the month of March there will be benefits, events and gatherings all in support of women's history and women's programs. Join the fun and help out worthy causes.

This is a brief overview of public places holding events in honor of Womens History Month in Ohio.

A guide detailing events in celebration of National Women's History Month in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.

March is Women's History Month. Here are a few events that might interest you.

Celebrate Women's History Month in style this year by attending some of these hip and innovative events!

Women's History Month will be commemorated by the University of Arizona with an extensive library exhibit of their contributions to its growth from the beginning to the 21st century.

Learn how an East Tennessee woman copes in her professional career and life.

March is Women's History Month. There have been a number of stories in the news recently concerning women's health. This article looks at some of these stories from the perspective of women's health and autonomy.

Acting has never been the same since Ali MacGraw burst onto the scene.

V.C. Andrews is one of the highest selling female novelists of all time. She is also credited for having out sold horror icon Stephen King.

March is Women's History Month, a time to salute women who have made significant contributions to the world around them. These children's books are top choices for Women's History Month, recognizing champions of the fight for women's voting rights.

Always silky smooth; always tough as nails; always original the sounds of the singer known as Miss Day; Billie Holiday

The directing prowess of Susan Stroman has shown itself on stage and on the big screen and has left the masses thirsty for more.

March is National Woman's History Month, and there is no actress who deserves the title of greatest actress of the 20th Century more than Katharine Hepburn.

Shoshana Johnson, from Iraqi prisoner of war to private decorated citizen and pastry chef.