Publisher’s Points to Ponder: Celebrating Women’s History Month throughout March

The month of March is dedicated to celebrating National Women’s History Month, which the U.S. has recognized since 1987. While we celebrate women’s accomplishments from all walks of life, the centralized theme for 2021 focuses on politics. It is titled “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced.”

An authoritative source for national celebrations emphasizes the importance of celebrating Women’s History Month, stating, “We celebrate to recognize the strength and power of women to inspire future generations.”

On a local level, please join Olney Enterprise in acknowledging women’s accomplishments in our immediate community. Let the women in our community and our families know that their voice matters and is appreciated.

The female empowerment crusade has moved forward for several decades. Women have been responsible for significant changes in the U.S. and have been first in many categories. The Wyoming legislature was the first to grant women the right to vote in 1869, followed by the movement in 1920 giving women the right to vote throughout the U.S. ratified in the 19th Amendment. In 1921, Edith Wharton was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for her novel “The Age of Innocence.” In 1928, Amelia Earhart was the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplane. In 1981, Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court. In 1983, Sally Ride was the first woman launched into space. In 1987, Aretha Franklin was the first woman elected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. More recently, in 2016, Hilary Clinton was the first woman nominated for President of the United States at the DNC. In 2021, Kamala Harris was the first woman elected to the second-highest office in the U.S. as vice president of the United States. Please share some of the fantastic accom

Please share some of the fantastic accomplishments of the women in Olney and the surrounding areas. Their achievements may entail all sorts of things with no action that is too small for recognition. It could be something simple, like being the stronghold for the family or stepping outside her comfort zone to achieve a goal.

Wear your purple to show your appreciation of women and share your thoughts about their achievements with us on Facebook throughout March. Who are you celebrating this month?