Happy Women’s History Month. The month of March is a time to reflect and celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history in the United States. Unfortunately, history has oftentimes overlooked and undervalued women who have made great strides in culture, society, and across various industries. Women’s History Month allows everyone the opportunity to give these women, especially women of color, the recognition that they rightfully deserve. Not only do we learn more about women in history, but we inspire the youth of today to continue building on the work of those who came before us. It is also equally important to honor the women who are currently making history.
All of us know women who we look up to in our personal and professional lives and it’s important to give them their real and metaphorical flowers while they are still alive. In Oregon and southwest Washington, there are numerous women who are making history while inspiring others to do the same. Here are a few women within the last year who came to mind:
We couldn’t be more proud of these women, and the numerous women who are publicly unrecognized but continue to make history each day.
Countless women have dedicated their lives to pushing the needle forward. During this month, and every month, we can push our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to ensure that women from different backgrounds and walks of life are supported. Because history has shown us that when women and other marginalized groups win, we all win.
Do you know another woman of color in Oregon who recently broke a barrier? Email us at [email protected].