Rosa Parks giving a speech at the Poor Peoples’ March in 1968.
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Women’s History Month
In 1987, after several years of petitioning, Congress passed PL 100-9 which authorized a designated week in March to become “Women’s History Week”. The fight continued during the years 1988 and 1994, and finally in 1995, a series of annual proclamations were issued, and March was designated as “Women’s History Month”. The proclamations emphasize and celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history and continuing, to this country in many different fields.
Irish American Heritage Month
Celebrating the rich history Irish people brought to the United States. This aligns with St. Patrick’s Day, a Christian holiday which is celebrated on March 17th.
March 1 — Ramadan (Muslim) Starts
March 4 — Mardi Gras- Shrove Tuesday
March 8 — International Women’s Day
Together, we can raise awareness about discrimination affecting women from all over the world. We are striving for gender equality, a world free from discrimination, biases, and stereotypes. This year’s campaign theme: #InspireInclusion
The website International Women’s Day is providing great free resources opens in a new tab for teachers in the classroom.
March 14 — Purim – Judiasm
March 14 — Holi — Muslim
March 20 – Newroz-Nowruz – New Year – Persian/ Kurdish/ Bahi/ Zoroastrian
March 24 — Farm Workers Awareness Week
One way to celebrate Farm Workers Awareness Week and Women’s History Month together is to learn more about Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers. The Dolores Huerta Foundation offers extensive resources for educators opens in a new tab including lesson plans and book lists.
March 29 — Eid al-Fitr – End of Ramadan (Islam)
March 31 — César Chávez Day
We celebrate this day in honor of César Chávez, a civil rights activist and union leader supporting migrant farm workers and their families in California. He fought and advocated for addressing the injustices and hardships of migrant workers across the state and country. Here are examples of children’s books about César’s journey:
March 31 — International Transgender Day of Visibility
