Women have always been an essential part of history, so why not celebrate March with women who have come before us and sacrificed themselves for the betterment of ALL women. I think we owe it to them for the dedication to a specific cause, pushing for equality in jobs, education, healthcare, etc. A celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society.
Each year for Women’s History Month there is a theme and a color – this year’s color is purple, and the theme is Proving Healing, Promoting Hope. It is a “tribute to ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during the pandemic, and recognition of the many ways women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history.” http://www.asp.edu
Women’s History Month was created out of a feminist push for equal access to job and education, and has been observed through the U.S. since the 1980s. http://www.nationalgeographic.com It is a month that has been designated as a time to pay tribute to generations of women who have changed the face of society through courage and activism. http://www.sonomalibrary.org
Women Who Have Paved the Way…
Shirley Chisolhm (1924-2005)
First Black Woman elected to Congress; first woman to run for Democratic Patry’s presidential nomination 1972; Slogan: “UNBOUGHT and UNBOTHERED”
Annie Lee Cooper (1910-2010)
Played crucial part in 1965 Selma Voting Rights Movement; lauded for punching Alabama Sheriff Jim Clark in the face
Henrietta Lacks (1920-1951)
First diagnosed with cervical cancer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1951, a sample of her cancer cells were taken without her consent by a researcher; her cells would go on to advance medical research for years to come as they had the ability to double ever 20-24 hours; The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot was based off of her life.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)
First appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1993, serving on Supreme Court for 27 years; a champion of gender equality, financial equality for women, education, LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights for immigrants and undocumented people, rights for people with disabilities.
Rosalind Franklin (1920-1958)
Made crucial contribution to the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, establishing that the molecule existed in a helical conformation.
Sources: http://www.oprahdaily.com; http://www.history.com; http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu
Upcoming Holidays & Celebrations
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, we celebrated Ash Wednesday, and thus began the Lenten season. Lent is a period of 40 days is a time for repentance, where we prepare and reflect Jesus’ sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days before Easter. We should also be prayerful of what is going on in the world, especially with the fighting in the Ukraine, with the unrest and injustice with criminal justice, mindless killings, and disasters around the world that we are unaware of. Pray for those who are in need, hospitalized, or have lost a loved one to the pandemic or by other means.
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, 2022 – parades, parties and fun will be had by all. What fun things will you do in your city? Our city usually has its celebratory St. Patrick’s Day parade, beer and corn beef and cabbage will be consumed by all. Don’t forget to wear your green. Maybe there is gold at the end of the rainbow.
What Else?….
So daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 13th…spring forward one hour. Not sure about you, but I don’t think whether we gain or lose an hour, I’ll still be T.I.R.E.D. Although, that is a very good sign that Spring is just around the corner and I cannot wait.
Travel
This year more and more people are taking vacations, making up for the two years that we were on lockdown due to the pandemic, and I am here for it. These are the places on my Travel List…a girl can dream, right? If you need suggestion other destinations, check out Travel & Leisure https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-places-to-travel-in-2022
Barbados
Bahamas
British Virgin Island
Final Thoughts…
“It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine” – Eyeore