Image provided from dissentmagazine.org At the NYC Women’s Strike for Equality, August 26, 1970 (She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry / handout)
What is Women’s History Month?
You probably have heard much about Women’s History Month, but what exactly is it? Women’s contributions and achievements to American history date back to the founding of the country, but these milestones are often overlooked, and this is the ultimate driving force behind Women’s History Month – to dedicate a month to highlighting, celebrating, and honoring women who contributed and still contributing to the infrastructural and economic power of the nation. Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation.