OUR HISTORY IS OUR STRENGTH
Our Mission: The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA), formerly the National Women’s History Project, is a leader in promoting women’s history and is committed to the goals of education, empowerment, equality, and inclusion.
NWHA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the history of women’s contributions to society. We are a non-partisan organization committed to educating and empowering individuals through inclusive and diverse perspectives on women’s history.
WOMEN’S HISTORY
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“Women’s history is women’s right – an essential, indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision.”
-Gerda Lerner, pioneering historian, author, and activist
A Call to Action! Join Our Movement.
The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) proudly established March as National Women’s History Month, ensuring diverse women’s voices and contributions are recognized and celebrated. Since 1980, when NWHA (then the National Women’s History Project) successfully advocated for the recognition of Women’s History Week, we have been amplifying the stories of all women who shaped history. In 1981, Congress passed a resolution officially establishing the week, with President Jimmy Carter issuing a proclamation. By 1987, NWHA’s continued efforts led Congress to expand the recognition to the entire month of March, creating the National Women’s History Month we honor today.
As we reflect on our roots, we invite you to join us in supporting, protecting, and amplifying diverse voices in history – ensuring that women’s history remains visible, valued, and celebrated for all generations. The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) remains committed to supporting all those who bring history and honor the stories of women to life – whether in classrooms, boardrooms, libraries, community spaces or in living rooms.
As we release this statement on February 1st, we honor the beginning of Black History Month – a time to reflect on the profound contributions Black individuals and cultures have made to history and progress. We stand in solidarity with the celebration of Black voices and stories as an essential part of the broader movement to recognize diverse histories and legacies.
Read full statement NWHA Statement 02.01.25.
This Month in Women’s History: We Celebrate Women’s History Month!
Charlotte E. Ray
Trailblazing Attorney & Civil Rights Advocate
1850 – 1911
The first Black woman lawyer in the United States, Ray was a pioneer in the legal profession during Reconstruction. Despite facing racial and gender barriers, she used her legal expertise to advocate for justice and civil rights.
Maggie Lena Walker
Banking Innovator & Economic Empowerment Leader
1864 – 1934
A leader in finance and civil rights, Walker became the first Black woman to charter and serve as president of a bank in the U.S. Through her leadership, she empowered Black communities by promoting financial independence and economic opportunity.
Tye Leung Schulze
Voting Rights Pioneer & Immigration Advocate
1887 – 1972
The first Chinese American woman to vote in a U.S. election, Schulze was a champion for immigrant and women’s rights. She worked as an interpreter at Angel Island Immigration Station and fought against human trafficking and discrimination.
Chien-Shiung Wu
Groundbreaking Physicist & Nuclear Science Pioneer
1912 – 1977
A groundbreaking physicist, Wu made major contributions to nuclear science, famously disproving the principle of parity in physics. Known as the “First Lady of Physics,” her work was crucial to the Manhattan Project, though she was often overlooked for major scientific honors.
NEW PROGRAMMING
Reflect on the past. Connect in the present. Rise for the future.
Inspired by the powerful consciousness-raising circles of the 1970s, these modern gatherings offer space for connection, storytelling, and collective reflection – reimagined for the challenges and possibilities of today. Each weekly session is a space to share stories, explore women’s history, build community, and spark activism.
Designed as a flexible experience, participants are welcome to attend one, several, or all eight sessions. Each circle can stand alone, offering a unique theme and experience, while also weaving into a powerful collective thread of connection, history, and action.
Sessions include grounding practices, a historical prompt, guided discussion, and a closing call to action – empowering attendees to reflect, engage, and rise together.
- Each session is limited to just 20 participants, creating a safe and supportive space for personal reflection, dialogue, and solidarity rooted in women’s history and grassroots activism.
- Just 20 participants per circle; first come, first served; waitlist available.
- 60 – 75 minutes via Zoom
- Rooted in reflection, storytelling, and collective action
- Begins April 9th
Reserve your spot(s) below:
- REGISTER for April 9th – The Power of the Circle: Then and Now, Explore the history of consciousness-raising circles and why they matter today.
- REGISTER for April 16th – Visibility & Voice: What’s Missing in Our Stories? Discuss what women’s stories have been excluded or erased – and why.
- REGISTER for April 23rd – Personal is Political: Sharing Our Histories, Connect personal experience to larger systems and movements.
- REGISTER for April 30th – Women in Action: Activism Across Time, Explore what activism has looked like across generations.
- REGISTER for May 7th – Race, Identity & Intersectionality in Women’s History, Reflect on how different identities shape our understanding of history and activism.
- REGISTER for May 14th – Allyship, Accountability & Collective Power, Examine how we support one another, show up, and grow together.
- REGISTER for May 21st – From Reflection to Action: What’s Next? Dreaming and brainstorming real-world ways to make change.
- REGISTER for May 28th – Legacy & Leadership: Moving Forward Together, Final reflections and celebration of community built in the circle.
Please note:
This program is limited to 20 participants to maintain an intimate and engaging space. Once you register, your spot is not confirmed until you receive an official Zoom confirmation email.
The first 20 registrants will be approved. All others will be added to our waitlist and notified if space becomes available.
Apply to Join NWHA’s Board of Directors
The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of women’s history, advocacy, and education.
We are now accepting applications for board members who are committed to advancing our mission and making a meaningful impact. If you are a leader who believes in the power of history to inspire change, we invite you to apply.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Apply HERE today and be a part of the movement to ensure women’s history is recognized and celebrated!
2025 Women's History Month Theme
For 2025, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) proudly presents the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”
Discover how the 2025 theme celebrates the powerful influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. This flyer highlights the significance of these contributions, the role of women in shaping society, and the goals of honoring, inspiring, educating, and uniting communities. Download the flyer to learn more about how you can engage with and promote this important theme in your own work and community efforts.
Download the NWHA 2025 Theme.
Unlock the power of women’s history with our comprehensive Women’s History Toolkit! Designed for educators, community leaders, and history enthusiasts, this toolkit provides everything you need to celebrate and educate about the vital contributions of women. From ready-to-use lesson plans and discussion guides to inspiring stories and historical resources, our toolkit is your go-to resource for bringing women’s history to life in your classroom, organization, or community event.
Download your Women’s History Toolkit 2025.
Download your sample Women’s History Month proclamation HERE.
CONTACT US
NWHA
Mailing Address:
PO Box 469, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Phone: (707) 636-2888
*Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok land
We acknowledge that the land in Santa Rosa, CA, is the traditional, ancestral territory of the Southern Pomo and Coast Miwok peoples, who have stewarded it for thousands of years.