Women’s History Month began as a “Women’s History Week” in 1978, led by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. Since women’s history was virtually non-existent in the K-12 curriculum at the time, dozens of schools hosted special programs and classroom presentations, and also closed out the week with a celebratory parade in downtown Santa Rosa, California.

The following year, multiple organizations, communities and school districts across the United States were inspired to plan their own Women’s History Week celebrations and in 1980 the National Women’s History Project (now known as the National Women’s History Alliance) lobbied for national recognition.

In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History week. By 1986, 14 states had declared the entirety of March as Women’s History Month. Then, in 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which authorized March as Women’s History Month to honor women’s achievements and contributions to American history.

"Chisme as Survival: A Talk with Rubén Angel" 3/4, 5:30 pm-6:45 pm at the Student Union Theater -  This event is co-sponsored by the Feminist Outreach Coalition and the Women's Resource Center. More details to follow!

"Women of Color Empowerment Group" 3/7, 5:30 pm-7:00 pm at the Black Resource Center - This event is co-sponsored by Counseling & Psychological Services, the Black Resource Center, and the Women's Resource Center. More details to collow!

"Black Women's Healing Circle" 3/11, time TBD at the Black Resource Center - This event is co-sponsored by the Black Resource Center and the Women's Resource Center. More details to follow!

"Pregnant and Parenting Students Initiative (PPSI) Resource Fair" 3/12, 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm at the Student Union Courtyard - You and your family are invited to our Pregnant and Parenting Students Resource Fair at SDSU! We will be providing free pizza, fun give-aways, activities for the kids, and an array of helpful resources for you, the parenting student! The fair is open to all SDSU students and will be focused on those who are parents and/or pregnant. We look forward to seeing you and your loved ones! This event is sponsored by the Basic Needs Center, Student Parent and Allies Association, and the Women's Resource Center.

"Queer Femme Healing Circle" 3/19, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm in the Pride Center  - Queer Femme Community Circle is a safe space to connect with other femmes and discuss the lived experiences of queerness and being femme-presenting. This event is co-sponsored by the Pride Center and Women's Resource Center.

"Marchas Feministas: A U.S. and Latine Lens" 3/21, 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the International Student Center Lounge - This event will be co-sponsored by the Latinx Resource Center and Women's Resource Center. More details to follow!

"Identity Unfolded: Zine Narratives and Identity Exploration with Malaka Gharib" 3/26, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm in Templo Mayor within the Student Union - This event will be co-sponsored by the Aztec Student Union Board and the Women's Resource Center. More details to follow!

"Latina Network Book Club" 3/27, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm in the Lipinsky Hospitality Center - This event will be co-sponsored with the Latina Network Employee Resource Group and the Women's Resource Center. More details to follow!