Normally, you won't find me posting on the weekends. I use that time to binge watch TV shows I've yet to catch up on, reading, seeing family and taking a chill pill. Today, however, is a different story. Today is International Women's Day. While I personally think every day is Women's Day, March 8th is the international recognition of the planet's most bad ass inhabitants. The month of March itself is Women's History Month. As a Women Studies minor in college and as a lady who has been lucky as hell to be surrounded by feisty, strong and intelligent women my whole life, I cannot tell you how important the recognition of women is.
Most people around the world will let this day, maybe even this month pass with only a slight nod to history. A obligatory head nod to the fights and struggles of the women who came before us and the women who are still fighting and struggling now for the rights of women. Because honestly, it's shameful that 14 years into the 21st century, I would still make less money for doing the same work as a man. ABSURD. I wanted to use today as way for all of us to not only recognize the great women in our own lives, but the women who are continuing to raise their voices and be heard. Celebrate the wonderfulness of women ALL YEAR ROUND and maybe take the time to read up on Malala Yousafzai, Susan B. Anthony, Sally Ride, Lily Ledbetter, Hilary Clinton, and so much more. There will be a quiz later.
Every Day is Women's Day (Follow this link to the official website for International Women's Day and educate yourself) Channel your inner Leslie Knope today and every day!
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