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Women's History Month: Online Resources

Recommended resources for reading and viewing in celebration of National Women's History Month.

Websites

  • Women's History Month on the History Channel
    Consists of articles, stories, and timelines of notable women and their contributions.
  • National Archives & Women's History Month
    From blog posts to educational resources, the National Archives includes a wide variety of different material showcasing the achievements made by women.
  • National Organization for Women (NOW)
    Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to promoting women's rights and creating societal change that benefits all women in every aspect of life. On their website, you can find blog posts, news reports, and various campaigns for body positivity and voter turnout of women.
  • Women of Color Network, INC. (WOCN)
    "The mission of WOCN, Inc. is to eliminate violence against ALL women and their communities by centralizing the voices and promoting the leadership of women of color across the Sovereign Nations, the United States and U.S. Territories." Here, you will find resources and publications on issues such as domestic violence and economic policy.
  • American Association of University Women (AAUW)
    AAUW is a college of women, driven towards decreasing the gender pay gap while promoting women in leadership. This organization has resources available on issues such as gender bias in schools, Title IX, STEM Gap, and more.
  • American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)
    AMWA was founded in 1915 in Chicago, Illinois by Bertha VanHoosen. The sole mission of this organization is "to advance women in medicine, advocate for equality, and ensure excellence in health care." On their website, you can find descriptions of their work and advocacy for women in healthcare as well as various exhibitions, such as Women Physicians in WWI and Dance, Theater, and Medicine.
  • Girls Who Code
    Women and girls in fields of technology are often significantly under-represented. Girls Who Code is driven to close the gender gap in technology, offering after-school clubs for girls grades 3-12 and programs for college students.
  • Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
    WIPP is a nonpartisan organization, primarily focusing on helping and advocating for women-owned businesses in areas of public and economic policy. A couple of their strategies include increasing capital for women-owned businesses and ensuring fair tax treatment for all businesses.

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