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Center for Social Change:
Women's History Month

Walden University's Center for Social Change is a connective hub that promotes, facilitates, and supports collaborative alliances, action research, and projects that lead to purposeful action for sustainable positive social change.

Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women’s contributions and accomplishments. In the United States, Women’s History Month was first recognized in 1987. Since then, this time has been dedicated to reflecting and commemorating women throughout history. The theme for 2024 is "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion".

We encourage the Walden community to celebrate Women’s History Month this March by starting here.

REFLECT

Reflect on the 2024 Women’s History Month Theme, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.”

Reflect on powerful women with these inspiring quotes speaking to feminism, the power of womanhood, courage, persistence and determination, success and defying society’s expectations, and owning your power just to name a few.

Review and discover the history behind several female filmmakers, artists, and fashion designers.

RESEARCH

Research the history of Women’s History Month by checking out these facts that you may not have known.

Women’s History is not just for the month of March. Review this series of history lessons the cover a diverse group of women’s experiences.

LISTEN

Listen to a podcast that celebrates women who have had an impact on history and moving society forward.  

In just 5 minutes a day, listen and learn more about different incredible women from throughout history.

READ

A poem called, Kitchen Table, written by Dr. Lisa Pertillar-Brevard, Lead Fellow and Director of the Center for Social Change for Women’s History Month.

Read more about incredible women who have paved the way and made an impact on our world today.

Join The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

Choose a book to read throughout Women’s History Month by women authors. From fiction to memoirs, there is something in this list for everyone to enjoy.

Along with the children in your life, read a children’s book that celebrates Women’s History Month.

WATCH

Throughout the month of March, watch one or more of these movies that celebrate female empowerment.

Watch Black History Lives Here: Roots, Achievement, and Excellence. In this conversation, Lisa Wardell, former chairman and CEO of Adtalem Global Education discusses her career journey and how her achievements have propelled her forward on a course of excellence through the years.

ACT

Attend an event to honor and celebrate Women’s History Month provided by the National Women's History Museum.

On March 8, celebrate International Women’s Day and #EmbraceEquity.

Check out 21 Fun & Exciting Games to play to celebrate International Women’s Day, which is observed On March 8.