Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.
The National Women’s History Alliance theme for this year is “Women: Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” paying tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and throughout history.
Women as healers harken back to ancient times. Healing is the personal experience of transcending suffering and transforming it to wholeness. The gift of hope spreads light to the lives of others and reflects a belief in the unlimited possibilities of this and future generations. Together, healing and hope are essential fuels for our dreams and our recovery.”
Words of wisdom for inspiration from some phenomenal women
“I just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody’s passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn’t mind leading.” — Amy Poehler
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” — Maya Angelou
“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” — Dolly Parton
“Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.” — Michelle Obama
“I am too intelligent, too demanding, and too resourceful for anyone to be able to take charge of me entirely. No one knows me or loves me completely. I have only myself.” — Simone de Beauvoir
“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” ― Madeleine Albright
“My mother did not raise me to ask for permission to lead.” ― Ayanna Pressley
“Don’t waste your energy trying to educate or change opinions; go over, under, through, and opinions will change organically when you’re the boss. Or they won’t. Who cares? Do your thing, and don’t care if they like it.” — Tina Fey
“Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” — Oprah Winfrey
“I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
“I am learning all the time. My tombstone will be my diploma.” — Eartha Kitt
“I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” –Rosa Parks
“Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and, above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing must be attained.” ― Marie Curie
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” ― Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“You have trust in what you think. If you splinter yourself and try to please everyone, you can’t. It’s important to stay the course. I don’t think I would have lasted this long if I’d listened to anyone. You have to listen somewhat and then put that to the side and know that what you do matters.” ― Annie Leibovitz