2024 Women’s History Month

by Danielle Frankel, DEI Committee Member

Women’s History Month takes place each March in the US, UK & Australia, coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 8th This celebration began in the early 1900’s in connection with the labor and suffrage movements. Eventually being turned into week-long and then month-long honorary celebrations, these events are all meant to recognize and honor the contributions of women while speaking up for gender equality & reproductive rights and against gender violence.

Over the course of the month you’ll find major events taking place in honor of these different aspects of the day, whether they are raising awareness and funds in the fight for equality and safety, or increasing awareness about the many contributions women have made without recognition. From artists to architects, engineers to executives, women’s contributions to shaping the world we live in today have often been undervalued or ignored. Women’s History Month is an opportunity to recognize the difference that women who came before us have made, and find ways to listen to those who are willing to stand-up and make a difference today.

What can you do?

We’ve come so far, and yet, there’s so much we can still do. As leaders, where can you have the greatest impact?

• Can you identify a TBC member you would like to get to know even better, to offer your allyship or support?
• Is there an opportunity for you to connect with a leader in your organization to share your thoughts and ideas of promoting leadership diversity?
• Could you outreach, connect with and mentor younger women in your organization?
• Might you contact a local college to engage with their professional groups or speak with students about how to get involved in your field?

Let’s celebrate the progress we’ve made. It is equally important to recognize the power we hold and to ensure that we are pulling each other and the next generation forward and launching them higher if that’s where they want to go.