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    Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter – March 2021

    March 1, 2021

    National Woman’s History Month

    March is National Women’s History Month, which recognizes women’s accomplishments throughout history. This is a time to look critically at equality and opportunities for women, and to educate people on women’s history…much of which was overlooked for many years. We celebrate women in March, and throughout the year. Take some time to teach new generations the importance of women. We have come a long way, but there is still much work to be done.

    National Women’s History Facts:

    • Every Women’s History Month has a theme.The 2021 theme is “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.”
    • The legacy of Women’s History Month can be traced back to the first International Women’s Day held in 1911.
    • The public philosopher and suffragist Jane Addams was the first woman laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize.
    • Hatshepsut of ancient Egypt’s 18th dynasty was the only female pharaoh recorded in history.

    5 Things You Can Do:

    During the month of March, people around the world celebrate the contributions women have made to society. Here are a few ways you can celebrate the importance of women:

    1. Support your local women-owned businesses
    2. Do something kind for a woman you love
    3. Advocate for equality
    4. Educate others
    5. Donate money to organizations that promote women’s issues

    Women Who Have Changed The World

    Susan B. Anthony

    1820 – 1906

    Susan B. Anthony co-founded the
    American Equal Rights Association
    and the National Woman Suffrage
    Association to fight for women’s
    right to vote.

    Althea Gibson

    1927 – 2003

    In 1956, Gibson was the first AfricanAmerican to win a Grand Slam title.
    The following year she won both
    Wimbledon and US Nationals.

    Harriet Tubman

    1820 – 1913

    Harriet Tubman was enslaved,
    escaped, and helped others gain
    their freedom on the Underground
    Railroad.

    Margaret Thatcher

    1925 – 2013

    Thatcher was the first female
    British Prime Minister. Nicknamed
    the “Iron Lady” because of her
    uncompromising politics and
    leadership style.

    Marie Curie

    1867 – 1934

    In 1903 Marie Curie was awarded a Nobel Prize in physics, and in 1911 became the first woman to win a second Nobel Prize

    Madeline Albright

    1937 – Present

    Albright was the first female U.S.
    Secretary of State. She paved the
    way for many women including
    Condoleezza Rice, the first AfricanAmerican Secretary of State.

    Hayley’s Hot Takes

    Committee member Hayley Phillips’ guide on what to read, watch and shop for during National Women’s History Month.

    WHERE TO SHOP

    The Little Market
    This aesthetically pleasing store helps underserved communities by
    purchasing handmade goods from artisans around the world. Click
    here for more info.

    The Honest Company
    The Honest Company sells safe and trusted products that are simple
    and efficient. It has donated over 20.6 million products through its
    Honest to Goodness program since 2012. Click here for more info.

    WHAT TO READ

    The Age of Light – Whitney Scharer
    This historical piece documents the life of a vogue model turned
    photographer in the 1930s. Follow her story from a love affair with a
    surrealist artist to becoming one of the first female war correspondents
    in WWII.

    The Vanishing Half – Brit Bennett
    This novel follows identical twin girls growing up in a small Black
    community. The book dives into both sisters’ pasts, and explores how
    their decisions, desires and expectations influenced the way their
    lives unfolded, as well as their children’s lives.

    Purchase your books from women-owned online
    bookstores here:

    • Antigone Books
    • Books Are Magic
    • The Second Shelf

    WHAT TO WATCH

    Wonder Woman
    When a pilot crashes and shares news of a world at war, an Amazonian
    warrior leaves home to fight, discovering her true destiny in the
    process.

    Wild
    Wild follows a young woman as she sets out on a one-thousand mile
    hike as a way to address past life traumas.

    Non-Profit Spotlight: Camp Cedar Illinois, Inc.

    Camp Cedar Illinois is a nonprofit organization founded to create a safe, fun, and empowering environment for child and teen survivors of sexual abuse. The camp provides a three-day weekend filled with crafts, kayaking, kite flying and other outdoor activities, while offering the support, education and resources to help survivors succeed and thrive.

    Camp Cedar encourages the campers to see that they are strong, loved, have incredible worth and value, and that they can have a happy, healthy, and normal life.

    Women Who Inspire The Diversity & Inclusion Committee

    Diversity & Inclusion Calendar

    JANUARY

    • International Holocaust Remembrance
    • Poverty in America Awareness Month 

    FEBRUARY

    • Black History Month 

    MARCH

    • National Women’s History Month 

    APRIL

    • Arab American Heritage Month
    • Autism Awareness Month 

    MAY

    • Jewish American Heritage Month
    • National Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 

    JUNE

    • LGBT Pride Month
    • Juneteeth 

    JULY

    • French American Heritage Month 

    AUGUST

    • National Civility Month 

    SEPTEMBER

    • Hispanic Heritage Month

    Diversity & Inclusion Committee Members

    • Rodney Nubin, Chair Socius 
    • Artavia Clay Socius 
    • Eric DeRose Socius 
    • Rick Grimes Professional Risk Solutions 
    • Patrick Hanley Socius 
    • Hayley Philips Socius 
    • Eric Shapiro Socius 
    • Nichole Ward Socius

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