It's March, so let's do it!
- Debbie Jenae
- 21 hours ago
- 2 min read
it’s March. It’s Women’s History Month! There’s International Women’s Day. Let’s make history!
Let’s march!
The phrase “women’s rights” is thrown around like confetti and starts to lose its complexity. It’s more than the right to vote and equal pay. Simply stated:
Women must have the fully supported right to live freely; to make their own choices; to express themselves creatively; to be heard, consulted, and included in every life aspect; and to live free of oppression in any form. It’s about balance, harmony, and equality. That said, it’s about respect, appreciation, and kindness.
Some say International Women’s Day started in “1908 when 5,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.” A lot has happened since then, and still we fight for an equal voice and greater harmony. For an interesting timeline, go here:
Moving forward, if you want to do something, like make some noise, hold a sign, gather with like-minded people, or simply show up and march, you’ll find 3 events below. I’m sure there’s more! Search the Internet for an event near you!
March 8, International Women’s Day. Marches, rallies, events scheduled.
March 9-19, The 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women
Yes, you can participate in some scheduled events!
March 28, No Kings March
This one is for everyone who believes that the United States is a country of, for, and by the people.
UPCOMING: Mother’s Day, May 10 - a National Walkathon for Peace
Hosted by The Peace Alliance and Pathways To Peace
Imagine a mind-blowing number of participants across the country carrying peace flags and messages for harmony. Wow!
SO WHY MARCH when you think it won’t matter if you show up? Because many others think the same thing and they march anyway. Why? Because they have to do something. When you participate in a march, the unity and shared activity with other marchers is joyful, uplifting, and empowering. The waves, honking horns, and shouts of encouragement, appreciation, and agreement from onlookers makes you very glad that you showed up. It makes a difference to you, your fellow marchers, onlookers, lawmakers, those that didn’t or couldn’t march, and to our children.
So march for yourself, your daughters, your mothers, your aunties, your grandmothers. March for all your sisters, your friends, everyone affected by feminine oppression (that’s all of us), and for those that, for whatever reason, can’t march. We all deserve to live authentically, to be free, and to do what brings us joy — not at the expense of others, but in harmony. And when we do, we inspire others to do the same.
CAN’T MARCH BUT WANT TO DO SOMETHING!
Plant a peace flag in your yard.
Sign a petition to pass the ERA.
Affix a peace related sticker to your car.
Make a donation to peace-making, women’s rights, or
any organization that promotes harmony and equality.
Share this post with your people and share the light!
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