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Happy Women's History Month! For those of you wanting to learn more about the history, change agents, evolving social and political practices, and ways to advance gender equity and equality, check out this Articulate course sponsored by our very own Empowered Employee Resource Group. ❤️ #womenhistorymonth #diversityequityinclusion #articulate360

March is Women’s History Month! ✨ This month, we honor women's resilience, achievements, and voices across races, cultures, religions, and sexual orientations. 📚 Looking to expand your knowledge? Dive into our resource list of lesson plans, movie recommendations, and more to deepen your understanding of women's experiences and histories. Access the list: https://bit.ly/3Iai9o5

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: MARCH March marks Women’s History Month, an honorary observance designated by Congress to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and today. Among the events honoring women in their consequential fight for visibility and equality is International Women's Day on March 8, which is observed around the world with marches and demonstrations. Here's what to know about Women's History Month and International Women's Day: Women’s History Month takes place from March 1 to March 31. However, it didn't start out as a month-long. According to the National Women's History Museum, Women's History Month began as a week-long celebration in Santa Rosa, California. In 1978, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women planned the first "Women's History Week" in 1978 and timed it to coincide with International Women's Day. The idea spread to other local communities in the state and across the country. In 1980, an association of women’s groups known as the National Women's History Project successfully lobbied for national recognition from President Jimmy Carter, who issued a proclamation that year recognizing the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. President Ronald Regan continued the tradition until 1987 when Congress designated the entire month of March as Women’s History Month with the passage of Public Law 100-9. Since then, every president has issued annual proclamations designating the month. #copied @2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. All through this month, I will be celebrating and honouring women who have impacted my journey so far by sharing their stories on my #linkedincommunity space. Please share your stories and let us celebrate women. #womenhistorymonth #lifeandlove #womeninbusiness #womeninmaritime

In 2022, we proudly unveiled the "Credit Union Women Making History – Herstory" exhibit during our 20th Anniversary celebration. This groundbreaking exhibit graces the museum's walls and extends its reach through an engaging online presence, inviting virtual visitors to immerse themselves in the inspiring narratives it shares. Since its launch, we've added 26 remarkable credit union women and their stories to this evolving tapestry. Yet, we recognize that the wellspring of impactful stories within our community is boundless. For a comprehensive list of past inductees, we invite you to explore our digital Herstory exhibit at https://lnkd.in/ejFvenra. We extend an open invitation to all to participate in shaping the narrative of Herstory. Whether from the past, present, or those forging paths for the future, we encourage nominations for individuals who embody the spirit of empowerment, innovation, and progress within the credit union movement. Nominations for Herstory 2024 are now underway: Who are we seeking? *Women actively contributing to the CU ecosystem. *Women with a history in the CU space, be they as leaders or catalysts for change. *Women whose endeavors have left a significant imprint on the CU movement. *Women who serve as beacons of inspiration and encouragement for others. *Women who pioneer new avenues for growth and development. *The women who immediately come to mind – those revered by you and your peers alike. Do you have someone in mind? Click below for the nomination form: https://lnkd.in/eNwfwfgX

Representation is key!

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women's History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history. This momentum and state-by-state action was used as the rational to lobby Congress to declare the entire month of March 1987 as National Women's History Month. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women's History Month in perpetuity.

Have you registered yet? There is still time to sign up for the WiAS annual Finding Your Voice evening event on 1 May. Learn practical public speaking tips and watch 6 women put their public speaking training into practice and have time to network with others. https://ow.ly/1Rnw50Rml1b #publicspeaking #networking

The discussion aims to highlight the contributions of women in politics and inspire the next generation of leaders.

Boosting this excellent workshop (Building a Better White Ally: Cultivating Relationships and Racial Solidarity). Please consider signing up, and if you work for a company that is focused on improving DEI (or claims they are!), consider asking them for professional development support for participating in this workshop. #leadership #teamdevelopment

I'll skip the humblebrag and simply express my genuine excitement, honor, and enthusiasm to be part of this inaugural summit. Danielle Shockey, I have curated the perfect accessory for an event sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana during Women's History Month. 😉 If you haven't registered yet, what are you waiting for? Indiana women, trust me, you don't want to miss out on this event. If you've been keeping an eye on the lineup, you know exactly what I'm talking about. #SayNotoFOMO Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your calendar, make some adjustments, or mark yourself as out of office; 2. Click this link to register now: https://bit.ly/3wRpsAN; 3. Go through your wardrobe and find something white, green, purple, or gold; (colors symbolizing Women's History Month, as explained https://lnkd.in/erBdahh6). 4. Plan your route to the Historic Union Station. Plan ahead and calculate your travel time backward from the opening plenary. Trust me, you don't want to be late!