Women’s History Month
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”
— Michelle Obama
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”
— Maya Angelou
“As women achieve power, the barriers will fall. As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.”
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Events:
Immigrant Women: Writing our Narrative | Mar 28, 9-12pm | Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA Tickets: $40
Celebrate International Women’s Month with a breakfast at the Massachusetts State House. This event honors the strength and contributions of immigrant women, providing a space to share stories and connect. Hosted by the Dominican Development Center, it kicks off a year of empowerment leading to the XIX Network of Women in Solidarity Conference in July. Through discussions and community support, this event highlights the impact of immigrant women.
United Nations Association of Greater Boston: International Women’s Day 2025: Empowering Environments: Women Leading Change in Our Communities | Mar 11 | 6-8:30pm | Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA Tickets: $22
This event begins with a panel discussion at the Boston Public Library, featuring women leaders driving change in our communities. Afterward, guests will continue the conversation at a networking reception at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. The program will discuss innovative approaches to equity and inclusion, offering opportunities to connect with advocates and changemakers. Admission is free with a suggested contribution fee to support UNAGB’s programming.
She Leads: A Celebration of Women Making History | Mar. 6 | 6-8pm | Echelon Seaport Innovation Center, 135 Seaport Boulevard #Suite Boston, MA Tickets $24
Enjoy a live recording of The AHA! Moment Podcast with entrepreneurs and business leaders sharing their stories and insights. Afterward, network with professionals and explore a vendor showcase featuring top female founded businesses in Boston.
Museum of Science: Women’s History Month Celebration 2025 | Mar. 22 | 10am-4pm | Included in admissions fee | 1 Science Pk, Boston, MA Tickets $26-31
Join us on Saturday, March 22, as the Museum of Science hosts a special day of inspiring events, including featured speakers, live presentations, hands-on activities, and more!
International Women’s Day Tours | Mar. 8 | Time slots available from 10 - 3pm | Nichols House Museum, 55 Mount Vernon Street Boston, MA Tickets $12.45
The Nichols House Museum in Boston’s Beacon Hill was home to a family of artists and activists in the early 1900s. Preserved by Rose Standish Nichols, a pioneering landscape architect, it features original furniture and art.
Read: Articles of Influential Women of Massachusetts
Women of the Century
10 Massachusetts women through history who broke the glass ceiling
15 Trailblazing Women Who Changed Massachusetts
Read: Novels
My Own Words’ by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen
Hidden Figures’ by Margot Lee Shetterly
Little Women’ by Louisa May Alcott
Becoming’ by Michelle Obama
Beloved’ by Toni Morrison
I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World’ by Malala Yousafzai
Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts’ by Rebecca Hall
Boston University: 11 Books to Read in Celebration of Women's History Month
Penguin Random House: Books for Women's History Month
The Women - Kristen Hannah
To Watch:
- The Color Purple (Hulu, Max, Paramount, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube Premium)
- For Colored Girls (Amazon Prime)
- A Wrinkle In Time (Amazon Prime, Disney+)
- Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix)
- Film: Passing (Netflix)
- The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Hulu)
- Eve’s Bayou (Amazon Prime)
- Bessie (Hulu)
- Waiting to Exhale (Amazon Prime)
- The Six Triple Eight (Netflix)
- Film Shirley (Netflix)
- Nappily Ever After (Netflix)
- Simone Biles Rising (Netflix)
- JUDY (Netflix)
- Show: Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (Netflix)