Today in Women's History
March 08, 2021
Did you know that March is National Women’s History Month? It’s a true fact! And let’s face it, being a woman is about more than birthin’ babies. Like the old commercial proclaimed: women “can bring home the bacon AND fry it up in a pan.” Men are important, but so are the ladies. So every day for the month of March, we’re taking a moment each day to look at the way women have made the world a better place.
- March 8th is International Women’s Day! The first IWD celebration took place in 1911. That’s when more than one-million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland attended rallies and events to campaign for women's rights and to end gender discrimination.
- To that end, let’s pause today to reflect on ten great quotes from ten great women:
- “I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand.” – Susan B. Anthony
- “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” – Helen Keller
- “A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” – Rosa Parks
- “We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.” – Malala Yousafzai
- “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” – Amelia Earhart
- “You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.” – Shonda Rhimes
- “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall
- “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand
- “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa