Women’s History Month is a time to honor and recognize all the accomplishments and  contributions of women.

The month of March officially became Women’s History Month in 1987. Women’s History Month grew out of a week-long celebration to recognize important female figures. The school district of Sonoma, California was the first district to recognize it in 1978.

Many inspiring quotes showcased over the years are evidence of the strength of women.

• “Women are like teabags. We don’t know our true strength until we are in hot water.” — Eleanor Roosevelt

• “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” — Amelia Earhart

• “You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” — Rosa Parks 

• “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm

• “My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou

• “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” — Madeleine Albright 

• “Champions keep playing until they get it right.”- Billie Jean King. 

• “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” — Alice Walker 

• “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai

Credits: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month 

Photo credits: https://wellbeingtrust.org/uncategorized/womens-history-month/