Women's History Month 2024

March is Women's History Month – a time to come together in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

At CCRI, we have planned several on-campus events to commemorate Women's History Month, as seen below, and we encourage you to continue checking this page – and CC Daily and CC Weekly – on a regular basis for updates as new events are added to our programming.

We are fortunate to work alongside inspiring women every day at CCRI – role models who inspire others to be more, do more, inspire change, roll up their sleeves and fight for change, and fearlessly step outside of their comfort zone to pave the road for others to follow. To honor these extraordinary women, please nominate a woman at CCRI that embodies those qualities and who serves as an inspiration. We want to know who inspires you! 

Extraordinary Women at CCRI

The National Women’s History Month’s theme for 2024 celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.

Women's History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed legislation to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed legislation that designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations celebrating the contributions women have made to the United States and recognizing the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.