Celebrating Women's History Month

Tarana Burke created the #MeToo movement that has supported and empowered women to use their voices and speak up about their experiences with sexual assault. 

Judy Heumann is an activist in the disability rights movement. As an activist and through her work with governmental and non-governmental organizations, she has helped make the world more equitable and accessible. 

Silvia Rivera was an activist and advocate for transgender and gender non-confirming people and she, along with activist Marsha P. Johnson, started STAR House, which gave support and shelter to youth in the community. Her legacy continues through the Sylvia Rivera Law Project. 

This March, we should take time to celebrate these women and so many others for the important contributions they've made and how they've paved the way for younger generations. It's essential that our youth - regardless of gender identity - know and learn from our history, and it's our job as caring adults to help support and facilitate that learning!

Make time to learn about influential women throughout history with the young people in your life this month. Go beyond a quick internet search and learn about those who have done important work but who may not make the popular headlines. Need a place to start? Check out these TED Talks or reach out to your local librarian for book recommendations!