Ep. 97: Make Space for Intersectional Conversations This Women's History Month

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Essential Question: How can we intentionally highlight, honor and celebrate “forgotten” women in history (WOC, Trans women, Indigenous, etc.) during Women’s History Month

In this episode Megan and Hope reflect on the lessons they learned during Black History month and discuss the origins of Women’s History Month in the US. It was thanks to Jimmy Carter that in 1980 the week of March 8 was officially proclaimed Women’s History Week. Then, Congress passed a resolution that eventually expanded it into a Month. More importantly on a global scale people around the world celebrate March 8 as International Women’s Day. This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “Choose to Challenge” and the organizers have said, “A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.” Post historical context, the IWLs analyze what it means to “choose to challenge”, including who has paved the way for women’s rights and who are a few unsung heroes we all should know more about. Lastly, Megan and Hope commit to challenging the status quo and #beinglessbasic this month (and all year long!)

Related Links:

• The Black Women Who Paved the Way for this moment in history

• Black Trans Women

• Ericka Hart

• Alberta King

• Claudette Colvin

• Dolores Huerta

• Comandante Ramona of the Zapatistas; Hilary Klein’s book Companeras

• Patsy Takemoto Mink

• Mary McLeod Bethune

• Helen Stafford

• Anti-Racism and women’s History

• National Women’s History Museum

• Roller Derby History

• Tacoma Civil Rights Projects

Where to Spend Your Money This Month:

• National Women’s Political Caucus

• Girls Who Code

Finish reading by March 13 for the #readlessbasic book club conversation!

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