Happy Women's History Month


Women's History Month, observed globally in March, offers a chance for everyone to pause and recognize remarkable women in both our personal lives and throughout history. There are a lot of interesting facts about this month that many of you may not be aware of. Here are 5 things to know about Women’s History Month. 

1. How it all started: In 1978, teachers in Santa Rosa, California, started a Women's History Week to help people understand the important ways women have contributed to society. Other cities across the country followed this example. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8th as National Women's History Week.

2. The fight for the right to vote: Women have a long history of fighting for the right to vote. After years of protests and efforts by women to make their opinions and voices heard, the 19th Amendment was finally signed on August 26, 1920. Unfortunately, Native American, Black, Asian American, and Latina women still faced difficulties, as other laws prohibited their participation in voting. Mary Church Terrell was one of the many notable African American women who actively participated in the suffrage movement.

3. Women’s innovation: Women have always been active in science and technology. Just a few of the amazing innovations by women include: a car heater, the birth control pill, a barbie doll, an automatic roti maker, windshield wipers, and a curling iron. 


4. Women’s in Sports history: Serena Williams won four women olympic gold and a total of 39 Grand Slam titles, can we just pause for a moment to say a collective WOW!! Nadia Comaneci, another great olympian, has won a total of nine Olympic medals in Gymnastics. At the age of 14, at the 1976 Games in Montreal she achieved a score of 10 (the first in history) in her asymmetric bars exercise. Additionally, Jutta Kleinschmidt transitioned from a motorbike rider to a rally career on four wheels, making history as the first woman to win a stage in 1997, initially as a co-pilot.

5. Women We Admire: 

Though there are countless women in history that should be lifted up, we want to take a moment and name a few women we admire that you should learn more about. 

1. Dr. Bettina L. Love holds the prestigious William F. Russell Professorship at Teachers College, Columbia University, and is the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller “Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal.” In 2022, the Kennedy Center recognized Dr. Love as one of the Next 50 Leaders dedicated to making the world more inspired, inclusive, and compassionate. As a co-founder of the Abolitionist Teaching Network (ATN), Dr. Love actively contributes to its mission of nurturing and empowering teachers and parents who are committed to fighting injustice within their educational institutions and communities. Her work inspires a lot of what we do here at Restore More and we’re grateful for all of her contributions to education. 

2. Krystal Allen, a native of historic Selma, Alabama, is the Founder & CEO of K. Allen Consulting™, an award-winning former teacher and principal, respected organizational leadership and DEI thought leader, and best-selling author of "What Goes Unspoken: How School Leaders Address DEI Beyond Race". Her work is remarkable and her book is a must read. Click here to learn more. 

3. Evalaurene Jean-Charles is a dedicated educator, advocate, and CEO & Co-Founder of @Black on Black Education, an education consulting firm supporting schools in using student voice and student-centered practices to enhance school and classroom culture. She’s a dear friend and we deeply admire the way she listens and leads.  Click here to learn more. 


Women's History Month in March celebrates the enduring contributions of women globally. From its inception in Santa Rosa, California, in 1978 to its recognition as a national observance, it's a time to honor achievements and inspire future generations of girls and women.

By Shifa Ejaz 

Restore More Intern 

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