March is Women's History month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in all aspects of society. Why March? Largely because many major crucial moments in the journey toward equality occurred in March. For example:
- The first major march on Washington by women suffragists was on March 3, 1913;
- The National Woman’s Party, dedicated to getting women the right to vote, was formed in March 1917;
- Title IX was passed on March 1, 1972; and
- The Equal Rights Amendment was passed in the Senate on March 22, 1972.
The National Women's History Alliance announced that this year's theme is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations." In keeping with that sentiment, UHD and the vitalvoices speaker series are proud to host Dr. Bernadette Pruitt, Associate Professor of History, Sam Houston State University, to discuss the history and evolution of women of African descent in higher education. Join us as we explore Dr. Pruitt's fascinating manuscript project and celebrate the generations of women profesionals in higher education. Follow the link to register now.