Celebrate Women’s History Month 2023

Celebrate Women’s History Month 2023 with family and friends at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. We will have programs and activities that honor women in civil and human rights all month. Register for one of our evening programs, or purchase tickets to The Center to participate in one of our interactive activities. If you have a group of 4, remember to take advantage of our Family 4-pack discount!

+ Activities & Giveaways | March 18 &25 @ 12PM – 4PM | NCCHR

• History Fortune Teller: Children and families can learn about women changemakers throughout history with a history fortune teller! In this activity children fold their own fortune teller charm that focuses on women activists in our Civil and Human Rights galleries.  
• Women’s History Month Keychain Making: Use your design skills to create your own Women’s History month keychain. In this activity you will combine art and critical thinking to design your keychain. Once you choose your own stickers and accents, you will create your own Women’s Right’s themed keychain. A great craft for the entire family. 
• Collage Activity: Create a mixed media art piece through collage! In this activity you will choose a modern-day hero to collage based on their accomplishments using stickers, construction paper, and cut-outs. 

+Women’s Health Forum | March 25 @ 1PM – 3PM | Glenn Room

Women’s Health Forum consists of two presentations that shed light on issues pertaining to women’s wellness. The first presentation comes on the heels of the documentary “Aftershock” and discusses Black Maternal Morbidity and Mortality. The second presentation is led by the Founder of the Kidney Champion Foundation and spreads awareness about kidney disease and organ donation.

This event is included with paid admission to The Center. Click here to register!

+Author Talk with Atia Abawi | March 15 @ 7PM – 9PM | NCCHR

International journalist and author Atia Abawi joins us for a conversation about the current situation of Afghan women and children now that the Taliban are back in power. Women in Afghanistan have been effectively cut off from society and girls have been banned from school after 6th grade. What does this mean for them? What does it mean for us? Are there ways to help? 

This is a free event, but requires registration. Click here to register!

+When She Speaks | March 23 @ 7PM – 9PM | NCCHR

When She Speaks is a panel discussion that explores the racial and sexual violence committed against African American women when they speak about injustices committed against them. Three panelists and a moderator with backgrounds in Race and Gender Studies will explore the stereotypical imagery of African American women, such as the mammie, jezebel, Sapphire, and the Angry Black Woman. The program will explore the history of African American women in the United States through a racial and gender lens and framework.

This is a free event, but requires registration. Click here to register!

+Daughters of the Movement | March 25 @ 7PM – 9PM | NCCHR

Join the Center for a conversation with Daughters of the Movement, Rosalind Withers and Lisa S. McNair. The conversation will explore their experiences growing up in the Civil Rights Movement, how their families inspired them through their work and the continuing work they do today. A light reception will proceed the conversation. Sponsored by Gallagher.

This is a free event, but requires registration. Click here to register!