It's women's history month. Instead of only looking back to recognize the fabulous women behind great change movements, we're going to focus on looking forward. In March, we're going to highlight female Change Agents who are sure to be in the history books of change. It also happens to be Youth Art month. In addition to featuring women behind movements, we're also going to feature our young, art/media savvy Change Agents. And in some cases, we'll be featuring young, female change agents who are using art/media to spread their message! Crazy-awesome.
Back to Women's History Month....
Women's History month officially way back when in 2001. However, the talk around honoring women and their achievements traces back to 1911. Almost 100 years later, we went from dedicating one day, International Women's Day, to an entire month. Not to shabby. The National Women's History project is celebrating its 30th anniversary and are working to write women back into history.
If you're curious about past Change Agents, visit the Women's History Month site. Do you know "Rosie the Riveter" or Sally Ride? How about Virginia Wolf or Wilma Rudolph? These women went into space, started worker's movements, wrote some of the best literature to date and set records at the Olympics.
On that note, today we kicked off by featuring current Change Agent Christine Destrempes' project Art for Water in Photo of the Week. She's an artist who combines being environmentally conscious, her work is made from recycled bottles, and socially responsible in her art. Christine uses art to make a social statement and works toward helping find a solution for the clean water crisis. She'll be showing her latest off in Boston in early April. If you're in the area definitely check it out!
Be on the lookout for updates from Jessica Reeder and Viviane Negrotto, eco-travelers sharing amazing photos and pics of sustainable projects and green living. Of course, we'll be showing off Rachel Zedeck and Emily Jackson too!
Got any female Change Agents, past or present, you think deserve shout out? Post 'em below.
