Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself
– COCO CHANEL
Women Power
We are now in March, Women’s History Month, which is nationally known for celebrating women and spreading awareness on women’s history and independence. So this month we will be focusing on women’s rights and the women in history that have inspired us ladies here at The Like Me CIC. Stay tuned for this months weekly blogs all based upon powerful, inspiring women.
Keep reading to find out more about Women’s History Month and Women’s Independence Day.
Women’s History Month
Think like a Queen, a Queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is an another stepping stone to greatness.
– Oprah Winfrey
Women’s History Month was originally a week-long celebration based in California during the year of 1982. Women’s History Week was recognised by the Government as a national celebration and was made a public and national celebration for the whole month of March.
Throughout history, we have had the honour to witness women’s strong and powerful courage which has transformed many lives, with women protesting and women standing up for what they believe is right, it created equality for women in todays society.
During the month of March we spend the time to reflect on the history of our women, honouring and uplifting other women and reflecting and being grateful for our lady hero’s whose actions allowed other women to now vote and have the same rights as men.
Women’s Independence Day
Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.
– Serena Williams
Women’s independence day is celebrated every year nationally on the 8th of March. This day is a focal point for the movement of women’s rights. The first woman’s independence day was celebrated in 1909 and caught on in Europe in 1911 which drew more than 1 million people to rallies worldwide.
The 8th of March is a day to nationally celebrate the social, economic , cultural and political achievements of women who crated action in accelerating women’s equality, resulting in us women now being able to vote and having the same rights as men.
In the comments below, please let us know what powerful women in history have inspired you and why.
