March is Women’s History Month, an opportunity to learn about women’s history, celebrate progress, and continue working towards gender equity. It is also an opportunity to acknowledge how women’s intersectional identities shape their experience of gender inequity in Pittsburgh and beyond, as sexism is compounded by racism, anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, ableism, ageism, and other forms of discrimination.

Here in Pittsburgh, there are many events, resources, and more to help you learn about, discuss, and celebrate women’s history, along with countless organizations that work to serve and empower women. We hope you will find opportunities that speak to you in March and throughout the year.

Events:

• Ethel McAuley: Behind German Lines and Three Artists (Three Women) – University Art Gallery – Feb. 13th – March 28th
• Women in the Windows Tour – Heinz Memorial Chapel – March 3rd
• Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff – Heinz History Center – March 5th
• International Women’s Day 2020 – TEDxPittsburgh – March 6th
• The Women Gather: a celebration of women’s voices – Afrofuturism – CLP Homewood – March 7th
• Guided Tour: Women Forging the Way – Heinz History Center – March 7th
• International Women’s Day – Dress for Success – March 8th
• How Many? An Organ Concert of Women’s Compositions – Heinz Memorial Chapel – March 8th
• Trailblazers of the Suffrage Movement – Celebrating 100 Years – Heinz History Center – March 8th
• Truthsayers: Tarana Burke – The August Wilson African American Cultural Center – March 9th
• Women in the Windows Tour – Heinz Memorial Chapel – March 10th
• Hop Into History: Women Forging the Way – Heinz History Center – March 11th
• Just Films: I Am the Revolution – Chatham University – March 11th
• Women Business Leaders Breakfast Series: Aradhna Oliphant – Chatham University – March 13th
• Barbara Stone Hollander ’60 Lecture in Women’s Leadership featuring Kathi Elliot, DNP ’14 – Chatham University – March 17th
• West Pittsburgh History Club: Women’s Voices; Hear Them Speak; Silent No More! – CLP West End – March 19th
• Breaking Barriers: “Women of Steel” Film Screening & Discussion – Heinz History Center – March 19th
• Story Slam: Raise Her Voice – Untold Stories of Women in the Workplace – Arcade Comedy Theater – March 31st
• Women of Spirit Awards Presented by Carlow University – Carnegie Music Hall – April 2nd

Women of Color Herstory Month – February 15th – March 15th, 2020:

• In honor of both Black History Month and Women’s History Month, New Voices for Reproductive Justice celebrates the power, legacy, and achievements of women of color from February 15-March 15, 2020. Find events near you.

Resources and Must-Reads:

• WQED’s Women’s History Month Programming Schedule
• womenshistorymonth.gov
• Black History Month: Small Business Owner Empowers Other Black Women in the Community (KDKA)
• Pittsburgh: A ‘Most Livable’ City, but Not for Black Women (CityLab)
• Pittsburgh Literary Anthology Centers Stories of Black Women (WESA)

Support Women-Led and Women’s Empowerment Organizations and Initiatives:

• Adagio Health
• Chatham University’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship
• Chatham University’s Pennsylvania Center for Women & Politics
• Dress for Success
• Ellevate Pittsburgh
• HEARTH
• New Voices for Reproductive Justice
• Pennsylvania Women Work
• POWER
• Sisters PGH
• Strong Women, Strong Girls
• WMNBike PGH
• Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
• Women & Girls Foundation
• Women for a Healthy Environment
• Women’s Law Project
• YWCA Center for Race and Gender Equity

We will continue to update this list throughout March. If you know of an event, organization, or resource that we missed, please submit it to our community calendar or email katie@pump.org. Thank you!