This March is Women’s History month, which is a great time for us to reflect on and show appreciation for the accomplishments of the many women before us. There are a number of great ways to do this. Included is a list of fun and safe activities to participate in. Whether it is alone or with your girlfriends we should try to celebrate women every day.
1) Watch female-directed movies
There are a lot of amazing female directors who you may have or have not heard of yet. A famous example is Greta Gerwig who directed Little Women and Lady Bird, which both feature an amazing cast of women. Another director to check out is Kathryn Bigelow who directed Zero Dark Thirty and Detroit, which details the events of a 1967 Civil Rights riot between black protesters and police. Ava DuVernay is another example, having directed A Wrinkle in Time and Selma, the 2014 film which follows the events of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.
2) Listen to songs by female artists and producers
A great way to celebrate female empowerment during the month of March is to focus on music made by women. Taylor Swift’s new album and the rerecordings of her old albums are a great place to start, especially given the drama surrounding her old producer Scooter Braun who sold the right to her first 6 albums. A few other female artists who make inspiring and empowering songs are FKA Twigs, Kehlani, and Doja Cat. Streaming these artists is a good way to get female-made and produced music to the top of the charts.
3) Watch shows and documentaries starring female actresses
During the month of March, another way to celebrate women is to watch shows starring females for the lead roles. Some examples are RBG, a documentary which came out a few years ago and details the life of former Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Julie and the Phantoms, featuring a young actress of color whose soundtrack exceeds expectations; and GLOW, which stars a nearly all-female cast creating a show within a show about fake female wrestlers.
4) Post on social media
Another way to get involved in Women’s History Month is to post on your socials. This keeps your friends, family, and followers in the loop about the achievements of women throughout history up to today. Accounts on Instagram such as @feminist make empowering and informative posts for women to check out and reshare.
5) Support a nonprofit organization that supports women
A great way to support other women during the month of March is to donate to organizations that help women in need. A few examples include Dress for Success, National Organization for Women, and Global Fund for Women.
Make sure to celebrate the powerful women who break barriers and inspire you this Women’s History Month!