March is Women's History Month. This is a time to celebrate and uplift women's equality and progress while also recognizing the contributions of women throughout history. The theme for 2025 is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” which celebrates the women who have dedicated their work and lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. International Women’s Day itself is celebrated on March 8. This date was inspired by that day in 1917, during the Russian Revolution, when women in Petrograd protested and went on strike, demanding food and the end of the Russian empire. A week later, the Tsar abdicated. With Women’s History Month, and all “Identity Months,” being attacked by the current administration, it is imperative that we recommit ourselves to full and complete equality. (fb)

February, Black History Month and celebration, begins today. This month-long observance in the US and Canada is a chance to honor Black achievement and provide a reminder of where and how systemic racism persists, and to give visibility to the people and organizations challenging that racism. Black History Month also provides a dedicated time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans throughout history, highlighting their contributions to society which are often overlooked, and promoting education about the experiences and struggles of Black Americans in the effort to foster a better understanding of American history and to promote racial equality. The 2025 Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor, focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. (fb)