This morning on the radio I heard the DJs talk about Women's History Month. They were sharing stories of different women throughout the centuries. Knowing women’s stories provide role models for younger women. And role models are genuinely needed to for the youth of today. 

How did Women's History Month come to be? Congress passed a resolution in 1981 to proclaim Women's History Week, and in 1987 Congress passed a resolution for the entire month of March. By focusing on the achievements of women, we get an authentic view of history. This perspective can encourage girls and women to think big, and it gives insight into the understanding of the female experience. We Can Do It!

I think back to my childhood and remember the first time I saw a Susan B. Anthony coin. I am amazed that she started the civil rights movement for women. The next name that comes to mind is Rosa Parks. I remember where I was when the space shuttle blew up and Christa McAuliffe was lost. The names were dancing around my head, so I decided to take a pole at work (since we are mostly women). Here is the list of names that were mentioned: Rosa Parks, Linda Greenlaw, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosier the Riveter, Joan of Arc and several Moms were mentioned. 

The National Women's History Project motto for the month is: Our History is Our Strength.