Honoring women’s history isn’t just about looking back, it’s about shaping the future. Too often, the contributions of women, especially women of color, LGBTQ+ women, and other marginalized voices, are erased or overlooked. By keeping these stories alive, we remind ourselves of how far we’ve come and how much work there is still to do.
When we talk about the women who fought for our rights, we inspire future generations to keep pushing forward. We show young girls that they belong in leadership, activism, and every space where decisions are made. And we remind the world that progress happens when we demand it.
Women Who Changed History
Sojourner Truth (1797–1883)
A fierce advocate for abolition, women’s rights, and racial justice, Sojourner Truth delivered her famous "Ain’t I a Woman?" speech in 1851, challenging the exclusion of Black women from the fight for gender equality. Her words still resonate today.
Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) & Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815–1902)
These two suffragists led the charge for women’s right to vote. While they didn’t live to see the 19th Amendment pass in 1920, their activism laid the foundation for generations of women to have a voice in democracy.
Ida B. Wells (1862–1931)
A journalist, suffragist, and anti-lynching activist, Ida B. Wells fought for both racial and gender justice. She co-founded the National Association of Colored Women and was a powerful voice in the fight for Black women’s voting rights.
Marsha P. Johnson (1945–1992)
A Black trans woman and LGBTQ+ activist, Marsha P. Johnson played a crucial role in the Stonewall uprising of 1969. She fought tirelessly for trans rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and housing for unhoused queer youth, issues that remain critical today.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933–2020)
As a Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her career dismantling laws that discriminated against women. She championed gender equality in the workplace, education, and healthcare, proving that women belong in every room where decisions are made.
Audre Lorde (1934–1992)
A self-described "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," Audre Lorde used her writing and activism to fight sexism, racism, and homophobia. She reminded us that all struggles for liberation are connected, and that no one is free until we all are.
The Work Continues
Women’s History Month isn’t just about remembering, it’s about action. These women, and so many others, fought for rights that are still under attack today. Reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ protections, voting access, and racial justice are all battles we must continue to fight.
At March for the Movement, we believe that real change happens when we come together. As a women-owned business, we are committed to creating a space where progress is celebrated, voices are amplified, and community is built.
This Women’s History Month, let’s honor those who came before us by continuing the fight. Share these stories, support women-led movements, and keep pushing for a future where equality isn’t just a goal, it’s a reality.
