Our celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth continues with the iconic LGBTQ painter, Frida Kahlo. Through her vibrant and surreal art, Frida was able to express both the physical and emotional pain she dealt with throughout her life. She celebrated her Mexican heritage, and her influence in Mexican history led her to be featured on the new 500 peso bill in 2010. Frida fearlessly challenged feminine norms, and her life work continues to inspire women and artists today.
March is Women’s History Month! To celebrate, we’re honoring the courage of those who insisted women have a voice at the ballot box.
First up is Ida B. Wells. Ida devoted her life to the cause of justice as a journalist and activist. She ensured Black women had a voice in the suffrage movement even when they were excluded from other organizations and activities. Ida also championed the right to vote for the entire Black community, helping found civil rights organizations including The National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs and the NAACP.
In honor of Women’s History Month, I’ll be sending weekly e-blasts every Friday highlighting the women in our lives. To receive them, sign up for my mailing list at www.sarabmusic.com and post photos and stories about all of the incredible women you know using #ToAllMySisters
This International Women’s Day, let’s take some time to celebrate and appreciate all women, with a particularly strong focus on those who may face more social and political hurdles than others. To our friends who are women of color, trans, immigrants, refugees, women with disabilities, all sexualities—we see you, and we’re grateful you’re here.
To see what the rest of the community is saying about International Women’s Day, head over to the search results. It’s full of beautiful art, some great GIFs, and wonderful information.