"The National Women’s History Month’s theme for 2024 celebrates Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.
Women from every background have long realized that an uneven playing field will never bring equality or justice. Many feel the critical need to speak up and work harder for fairness in our institutions and social interactions.
During 2024, we recognize the example of women who are committed to embracing everyone and excluding no one in our common quest for freedom and opportunity. They know that people change with the help of families, teachers and friends, and that young people in particular need to learn the value of hearing from different voices with different points of view as they grow up." https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/2024-whm-theme/, opens a new window
Learn about Women's History
Online Resources:
On-demand streaming platform with over 30,000 indie and classic films. Users are allowed 16 tickets per month. Check out Kanopy’s Women’s History Month Collection., opens a new window
Research for exploring international women in politics, as well as political movements and legislation impacting women around the globe.
Women's History Month: 72 Years to Suffrage with Gale In Context, for High School
Women's History Month: Daring to Discover. Learn how these fearless pioneers fought to follow their dreams in STEM 100 years ago. Gale In Context: Science.
Gale in Context - High School (formerly Student Resources in Context), Middle School and Elementary
Access articles from the New York Times (East Coast Late Edition, through ProQuest). Full-text available from June 1, 1980 - present.
Supports genealogical and local history research, school homework assignments and more through historical newspapers. In honor of women throughout the world, view coverage of contemporary and historic issues, and events in the life of women.
A comprehensive resource for learning about culture, customs, history, and language worldwide. Global Road Warrior consists of 174 Country Guides with 119 topics each. Research issues in international and cross-cultural studies, international business, the social sciences, women’s studies, language studies, and study abroad programs. Deep coverage of difficult-to-find country information related to culture, business, travel, and local living.
Booklists for All Ages:
Women's History Booklist for Adults
Women's History Booklist for Teens
Women's History Booklist for Children
National Resources:
- Womenshistorymonth.gov - Hosted by The Library of Congress
- History.com - Women’s History Month
- National Women’s History Museum
- New York Public Library – Women's History Month
- Britannica.com - Women’s History Month
- International Women’s Day
- National Park Service – Women’s History Month
State Resources:
- Women and Seattle’s Civil Rights History
- Northwest Public Broadcasting: Women’s History Month
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Women Artists – Arts WA Search the Collection, opens a new window
TRL is committed to the values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. TRL Celebrations recognize significant events throughout the year to promote a culture of inclusion, representation, and belonging that reflects communities we serve, and encourage connection to the richness and diversity of our communities and the world at large.
