In 1964, Flora Mae Smith decided that her children would not be attending the “separate but equal” Douglas High School. So, she walked into Key West High and quietly informed the Superintendent of Schools that her husband, Bernard C. Smith, was serving as an officer in the U.S. Military, and that her children, therefore, deserved [...]

My mother, Janet Elenita Wright Livingston; Janet W. Livingston was the name she preferred, was an extremely competent, dedicated and exceptional individual who was instrumental in the development of Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center (NWMHC)  and Community Mental Health Services in northern Wyoming in the 1960s, back in the days when it was called Mental [...]

Dear Readers,
Mother’s day is a time honored tradition where we all celebrate the most important woman in our lives. The National Women’s History Project realizes that and has created a memorable quiz and we’ve also created gorgeous cards that not only celebrates an important woman in history, but catches the eye of that special woman in your [...]

 The National Women’s History Project has created beautifully adorned cards to celebrate that special woman in your life ( Mom).  Before May 8, 2011, celebrate this wonderous day by purchasing these beautifully crafted cards. Your donation supports “Writing Women Back into History.”  Visit our website www.nwhp.org for details

If you haven’t heard about this act, then now is the time to read about it. This important piece of legislature was introduced March 30, 2011 by Representative Carolyn Maloney and Senator Susan collins ( along with 22 co-sponsors) as a way to preserve land next to the National Mall in D.C to build an [...]

 The Junior League of Baltimore is an organization that has devoted countless volunteer hours into making Baltimore a better place. It’s an organization of determined women who are committed into developing women’s potential, improving communities through volunteerism and who inspire women to be leaders.
Their purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Baltimore, Inc. reaches out [...]

Women’s History Month gives us the opportunity to share some of the History about the wonderful women who have influenced our lives and made a difference for each of us.  And if you have a Facebook account, you are also welcome to join with many others, who are gathering in solidarity to honor the women in [...]

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Women’s history month is a celebration of what American women have contributed to U.S. culture. When most people think of American women and their contributions to women’s history, they may switch between African American or Caucasian role models like [...]

Dear all,
I am a third grade teacher at Jefferson School in Hawthorne, NJ. I have been celebrating famous women for over ten years by having students research their acomplishments, then perform a Women in History Show. 
Students sing, dance, and act out skits about the jouney women have taken throughout the years.  The show honors a [...]

The Women’s Leadership Council is proud to be celebrating Women’s History Month at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Throughout the month of March, the Women’s History Month committee is putting on events to inspire and empower women in our college community.
These include a brown bag lunch series on subjects ranging from sexual trafficking to [...]