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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

March celebrates Women’s History Month, recognizing women's significant contributions throughout history and the importance of equality and diversity. This month encourages reflection on the achievements of women in various fields and professions. To honor this month, explore impactful women's stories, support women-owned businesses, and participate in related events to elevate women's voices and contributions to society.
Important dates to celebrate in March

March 1 – Islamic: Ramadan
March 5 – Christian: Ash Wednesday
March 8 – International Women’s Day
March 14 – Hindu: Holi
March 14 – Sikh: Hola Mohalla.
March 20 – Baha’i: Naw-Ruz
March 31 – Islamic: Eid al-Fitr


Claudia Flores Loucel


Book recommendation of the month

Extraordinary Women In History: 70 Remarkable Women Who Made a
Difference, Inspired & Broke Barriers

by Leah Gail

Discover the inspiring lives and legacies of some of history’s most unstoppable women!

Are you searching for a profound and empowering celebration of influential women throughout history? Do you want to uncover the lesser-known stories of the women around the world who helped shape history? Or do you want to motivate yourself to dream big with real stories of female heroes? Then this book is for you!


Compiling the incredible real-life stories of 70 remarkable women throughout history, these short stories seek to inspire and empower women of all backgrounds to dream big and break barriers by sharing the amazing achievements of truly unstoppable female heroes. From female daredevils and pioneering innovators to radical reformers, dedicated activists, leaders, wordsmiths, artists, veterans and more, inside you’ll discover the lives and legacies of these once-in-a-lifetime trailblazers.


Paying homage to some of the greatest women the world has ever seen, Extraordinary Women in History is a testament to the power of dedication, courage, tenacity, and never giving up. Their stories will encourage you to take action and prove that barriers only exist to be broken.

Here are just a few of the extraordinary women you’ll find inside:

  • Junko Tabei, the first female to reach the summit of Mount Everest
  • Lily Parr, the unstoppable English star of women’s football
  • Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first licensed African American Nurse
  • Marie Curie, the pioneer of Radioactivity
  • Harriet Tubman, an incredible icon for anti-slavery
  • Empress Suiko, the first female regnant in Japan’s recorded history
  • Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Oscar
  • Irena Sendler, who rescued 2,500 Jewish children in World War II
  • Gudrid Thorbjarnardóttir, the most travelled woman of the Middle Ages
  • And so many more...

 

Perfect for history fans, educators, as an inspiration for young girls, or for anyone interested in discovering the legacies of these remarkable women, Extraordinary Women in History will open your eyes to the profound contributions that these female role models have made.

Source: Amazon 

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