Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month, which highlights the contributions of women in American history, began as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Public Law 97-28, which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” In the following years, Congress passed joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” 

Check out stories about women-founded and -led organizations below:

• Ada Developers Academy: Diversifying tech in Atlanta
• From pain to passion: Helping families heal after gun violence
• COR: A unique nonprofit serving South Atlanta youth and their families
• Women’s History Month highlight: Tokiwa Smith