10 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month approaches, it's essential that we take time to show appreciation for the many inspiring women that have made monumental gains in social justice throughout history. Celebrating Women's History Month is an excellent way to remember the strides we have taken—and continue to take—in creating greater equality in our world.
But beyond simply celebrating one month out of the year, how can businesses honor their women employees, customers, and colleagues all year round?
With this post, we'll explore 10 different ways to celebrate and empower women during Women’s History Month and beyond, honoring their accomplishments long after March has passed. So get ready — let's dive into these inspiring ideas!
1. Play Women’s History Games & Trivia
Playing educational games and trivia at your Women’s History Month celebration is a great way to engage your team while diving into the stories of inspiring women throughout history.
By using trivia questions, team challenges, and game show-style activities, your group can come together with an understanding of the incredible achievements of female trailblazers and innovators throughout history.
Whether virtual or in-person, there are plenty of ways to get creative and design a Women’s History Month game night that will be fun, educational, and meaningful for everyone. Consider trying a Mingle virtual trivia game, all about celebrating women's historical wins — a great way to honor women for free with a 2-week free Mingle trial.
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2. Host Women Guest Speakers
Women's History Month provides the perfect opportunity to give women a platform and share their experiences. Invite prominent female voices in your industry to speak to your team about what it's like being a woman in business.
They can speak about their career journeys, the challenges they've faced, and what tips they have to offer in order to succeed. It's a great way to learn from those who have gone before us and celebrate their accomplishments!
If you can't reach women speakers in your industry, consider hosting a panel of women in your organization. Ask each woman to share her experience and advice for other women in the field, and it can be a great way to learn from each other.
3. Spotlight Women in Your Team
Take the time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of the women on your team. Share their stories, accomplishments, and contributions with the whole team.
Consider trying Mingle’s Celebrated Person Challenge! Whether it’s a birthday, a big achievement, or hitting a milestone, this virtual activity is a great way to spotlight women in your team for free with a 2-week free Mingle trial.
4. Plan an ERG Event
If you don't have a women's ERG or affinity group, now is the perfect time to start one. ERGs are a great way to rally your employees around a shared cause, like gender equity, and create an inclusive space for them. They also provide a platform to make meaningful connections and strengthen relationships.
For remote teams, your ERG event could be anything from a wine-tasting kit party to a yoga and meditation class. For in-person teams, maybe dining at a women-owned restaurant or taking an empowering private glass-blowing class is your jam.
5. Create a Spotify playlist of Budding Women Artists
Women have long been making their mark in the music industry, so why not celebrate by grooving to some of the most incredible up-and-coming female artists? From pop to hip-hop, rock to country, these women musicians are shaking up the scene and getting everyone's attention.
Create a Spotify playlist and let the music inspire and motivate you and your team while discovering new favorites. Whether you’re working from home or commuting to the office, giving these budding female artists the spotlight is a great way to show support for women in music and promote diversity.
If you really want to get the office singing and dancing, sprinkle in some popular classics from iconic artists like Beyoncé, Selena, and Alanis Morissette. Don’t forget to show some love for women-led groups like Haim, Little Mix, and TLC! The playlist will be an enjoyable experience for the team and create a unique and powerful soundtrack for your day.
6. Take a Virtual Art Tour
Discover the art of women-identifying artists from all around the world through a virtual art tour! Explore the techniques, styles, and contributions of influential women painters, sculptors, and photographers.
With a knowledgeable guide, you and the team will learn about the extraordinary works of art created by women throughout history. This tour is also a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of these female creatives, as well as the impact their work has had on our culture.
Through an art tour, your team will gain a better understanding of women's perspectives through art while also being encouraged to have positive conversations around diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
7. Recognize Women on Social Media
There are inspiring women all around you in your industry, so what better way to celebrate Women's History Month than by recognizing their successes on social media? Here are some ideas for how you can build a campaign to do just that:
• Interviews: Learn how inspiring women influence your industry by chatting with them about their experiences, challenges, triumphs, and advice.
• Dedicated Carousels: Put together an engaging carousel showcasing inspiring quotes from groundbreaking women or posts highlighting their successes.
• Relevant Stories: Share stories written by women in your industry to promote their work and raise awareness of the issues they face.
No matter how you decide to recognize the inspiring women around you, make sure that your content is timely, engaging, and—importantly—empowering.
8. Host a Movie or Book Club
Everyone loves a good story! To celebrate Women's History Month, gather your colleagues for a movie or book club and learn the stories of inspiring women through literature and film. It's an excellent way to get your team to connect while celebrating influential women.
Start by picking a movie or book to read together that features female characters from diverse backgrounds. Then find a place to gather for some meaningful discussion, whether that's at your local coffee shop over lunch, somewhere in the office, or over Zoom.
Not only is the Movie/Book Club fun and engaging, but it also encourages employees to share their ideas, listen to the perspectives of others, and foster better communication. But most importantly, everyone will walk away having learned something new about inspiring women in history.
9. Get Involved with Organizations that Support Women and Girls
Get your employees involved in Women’s History Month with a corporate partnership program. By joining forces with an organization that supports women and girls, your company can make a difference in the lives of many people all over the world.
If you aren't sure where to start, here are a few great organizations that your company can partner with:
Any of these great organizations can provide your company with ways to engage in meaningful activities throughout the month of March and beyond. Whether hosting a donation drive or creating an online fundraising campaign, you'll be doing something worthwhile for Women’s History Month and helping empower women and girls across the globe.
10. Emphasize Intersectionality
The final and most important thing to remember as we continue to celebrate women is to always, always, always make it intersectional. This means that when we think about gender diversity, we remember to consider all the different experiences and identities present in our workplace.
Women come from a variety of backgrounds and have many different intersecting identities: they may be cis women, nonbinary, genderfluid individuals, or people with multiple marginalized identities. It's important to recognize and honor each of these identities to celebrate women's history with the respect it deserves.
By understanding the importance of intersectionality within our workplace, we can create an environment that is more inclusive and equitable for all employees.
Marching Forward, Together
All in all, Women's History Month isn’t just about doing something one month out of the year. It’s about making a change that stands the test of time — creating an environment where everyone can express themselves and feel appreciated. Celebrating women throughout history can only empower more and more individuals as we march forward.
At Happied, we help streamline your team engagement with year-round offsites and virtual team events. Celebrate Women's History Month this March with a Mingle virtual trivia game highlighting women's historical achievements — a great way to honor women for free with a 2-week free Mingle trial.
