This month, we commemorate and celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of women and honor the collective history that has been made by those who have sought relentlessly to bridge the chasm between the society we are and the one we aspire to be. As we reflect on the pervasive inequalities and inequities that continue to plague our society, we acknowledge the burdens of those who led the fight for women’s suffrage, education equality, economic and social justice, and the unrelenting quest to break the chains of patriarchy. We stand proudly with those in our City and our sector who now continue on this same, complicated path to liberation.
This Women’s History Month – and every month – we seek to share stories too often untold about the extraordinary leadership, bravery, and sacrifice of women – especially women of color and LGBTQ women. The following citywide events are free to the public (in order by date):
The Rewind: A Celebration of Women’s History Month with an Introduction by Vanessa Reed
Thursday, March 4, 2021 7:00pm-7:30pm EST – Virtual
Women’s History Month: Women in Conservation
Sunday, March 7, 2021 11:00am-12:00pm EST – Brookfield Park, Staten Island
NWHM Presents: And She Could Be Next Film Screening, Episode 1
Monday, March 8, 2021 6:00pm-7:30pm EST – Virtual
In Dialogue: Smithsonian Objects and Social Justice
Thursday, March 11, 2021 5:00pm-6:00pm EST – Virtual
Women’s History Month: Honoring Women in Central Park
Saturday, March 13, 2021 11:00am-12:00pm EST – Central Park
Women’s History Month: Gravesend Cemetery Tour
Sunday, March 14, 2021 11:00am-12:00pm EST – Gravesend Cemetery, Brooklyn
NWHM Presents: And She Could Be Next Film Screening, Episode 2
Monday, March 15, 2021 6:00pm-7:30pm EST – Virtual
VP Records Founder, Ms. Pat in Conversation with Catalina Maria Johnson and 40th Anniversary Show Reel
Thursday, March 18, 2021 7:00pm-7:45pm EST – Virtual
Brave Girls Virtual Story Time: Ambitious Girl
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 12:00pm-1:00pm EST – Virtual