Throughout history, women have been at the forefront of advocating for change, from Abigail Adams urging the nation's founders to "remember the ladies" to the tireless efforts of suffragists like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and activists like Sojourner Truth and Rosa Parks. This month, we also recognize the transformative activism of transgender icons Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the labor activism of Dolores Huerta, and the groundbreaking achievements of Ellen Ochoa in space exploration. These women have all contributed to the rich mosaic of our country's history.
At MiraCosta College, we are privileged to have a community of talented women in formal and informal leadership roles. Their creativity, dedication, and passion for excellence inspire us daily. We are excited to invite the entire campus community to engage in various events to explore and celebrate women's dynamic roles in our society.
The schedule of events for Women's History Month is as follows:
March 5 – Mapping Memory: Creating Character, Conflict, and Setting for Authentic Storytelling with Estrella Gonzales.
Time: 12 -1:30 p.m.
Join award-winning author Estella González for a workshop on crafting authentic narratives in storytelling, informed by her experiences as a first-gen Chicana from East Los Angeles.
March 14 – 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Roundtable
Location: Aztlan A & B
Time: 2:30 – 4 p.m.
An engaging roundtable discussion led by our Social Justice and Equity Interns focused on the experiences and challenges faced by women in leadership roles.
March 28 – Joyful Resistance: What Black Feminism Has to Teach Us About Joy
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Aztlan B
A workshop that pays homage to Black feminist figures and explores how their teachings can inform strategies for living a joyful life in the face of adversity.
For more details and a full list of events, please visit our History and Heritage Month website at miracosta.edu/hhm. Together, we can honor the women of our past, support the women of our present, and empower the women of our future.
We encourage all members of the MiraCosta community to participate in these events and join us in celebrating Women's History Month.
