OUR HISTORY IS OUR STRENGTH
Together, We’re Writing Her Story.
The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) is a powerful force advancing equality through the stories of women who shaped — and continue to shape — our nation. As a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization, NWHA is committed to honoring the past, inspiring the present, and empowering future generations through inclusive, accurate, and transformative women’s history.
From classrooms to boardrooms, voting booths to community halls, we work to ensure that women’s voices are heard, celebrated, and remembered.
This is more than history — it’s a movement. Be part of it.
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SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
“The best protection any woman can have is courage.”
-Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Architect of the Women’s Rights Movement in the U.S.
Women’s History Is Important - Now More Than Ever.
The National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) was founded on the belief that women’s stories must be told, celebrated, and preserved – not just in March, but every day of the year. For over four decades, NWHA has led the national movement to ensure women’s history is woven into the fabric of our country’s narrative. Today, that mission is more urgent than ever.
At a time when women’s studies programs are being dismantled and educational spaces are retreating from teaching inclusive history, we take a firm and unwavering stand: We will not allow women’s history to be silenced. The erasure of women’s contributions – especially those of Black, Indigenous, Latina, Asian American, LGBTQ+, and disabled women – harms not only our understanding of the past but our ability to shape a just and equitable future.
History is not complete unless it includes all voices. Women’s stories are American stories. And they must be told – in classrooms, on bookshelves, in films, through art, and across all generations.
NWHA remains committed to amplifying the voices of women who have shaped, led, resisted, and reimagined our world. We will continue to equip educators, families, communities, and institutions with the tools they need to teach women’s history boldly and truthfully.
Our 2025 theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” reflects not only the legacy of women’s impact but our collective responsibility to keep their stories alive – especially when they are under threat.
Now is the time to take action. Join us in preserving women’s history and defending its rightful place in our cultural and educational landscape. Become a member, book a speaker, support our magazine, or bring women’s history to your school or organization.
Because remembering is an act of resistance. And our history is our strength.
This Month in Women’s History: September Highlights
Mary McLeod Bethune
Educator, Political Strategist & Champion for Racial Equity
1875 – 1955
Mary McLeod Bethune was one of the most influential Black educators, political visionaries, and civil rights leaders of the 20th century. Born in 1875 to formerly enslaved parents in South Carolina, she founded the Daytona Literary and Industrial School for Training Negro Girls in 1904, which later became Bethune-Cookman University in Florida.
Bethune believed deeply in the transformative power of education as a tool for liberation and community advancement. She served as an advisor to multiple U.S. presidents, founded the National Council of Negro Women, and was a fierce advocate for racial and gender equity.
Bethune’s words – “Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.” – continue to inspire generations of educators and changemakers.
Rose Schneiderman
Labor Feminist & Voice of Triangle Fire Reform Movement
1882 – 1972
Rose Schneiderman was a pioneering labor organizer and feminist who fought for safer working conditions, fair wages, and women’s rights in the early 20th century.
A key figure in the aftermath of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Schneiderman’s impassioned speeches helped galvanize labor reform and worker protections.
As president of the National Women’s Trade Union League, she bridged the labor and suffrage movements, demanding justice for working-class women. Her legacy remains a powerful reminder that labor justice is women’s justice.
Septima Poinsette Clark
Educator & Civil Rights Strategist
1898 – 1987
Septima Clark believed literacy was the key to liberation. Known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” she developed citizenship schools that taught reading, writing, and civic knowledge to African Americans in the Jim Crow South – skills that enabled thousands to pass literacy tests required for voting.
Working closely with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, she trained countless community leaders, including many who would later play pivotal roles in the Civil Rights Movement. Despite facing discrimination within both the white educational establishment and male-led civil rights groups,
Clark remained undeterred. Her work laid the foundation for grassroots activism and underscored the transformative power of education.
Luisa Moreno
Labor Organizer & Civil Rights Advocate
1907 – 1992
Born in Guatemala, Luisa Moreno became one of the most influential Latina labor organizers in the U.S. She led unionizing efforts across garment, agricultural, and food processing industries and co-founded the Spanish-Speaking People’s Congress to unify Latinx communities. In 1935, she became the first Latina to hold a national post in the CIO and organized thousands of workers.
She spoke out forcefully against segregation, police brutality, and anti-immigrant policies. Despite her powerful contributions, Moreno was targeted during the Red Scare and eventually deported in 1950 for her political beliefs.
Though forced into exile, her legacy remains a powerful testament to the role of immigrant women in shaping American labor and civil rights history.
Are You Passionate About Women's History?
We’re looking for high school and college students to help shape the future of NWHA.
As a member of the Youth Advisory Committee, you’ll bring fresh ideas, help design campaigns, and ensure young voices are at the center of our work.
- Make your voice heard.
- Learn leadership skills.
- Help move women’s history forward.
Moving Forward Together!
Our Moving Forward Together silver cuff bracelet is now available in our store.
- Makes a perfect gift.
- Pair it with a membership and help expand the movement.
2026 Women's History Theme
The 2026 theme expands our understanding of sustainability beyond just environmental concerns. It encompasses financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity. Whether developing green technologies, advancing economic justice, strengthening education systems, or building civic power – women are designing blueprints for sustainable transformation. This theme affirms that shaping a sustainable future means fostering systems that support both people and the planet.
his theme honors the women who have and are reimagining and rebuilding systems to ensure long-term sustainability – environmental, economic, educational, and societal. It recognizes the powerful leadership of women in creating a future that is rooted in equity, justice, and opportunity for all. From environmental advocacy to financial reform, from community organizing to policy innovation, women are at the forefront of driving holistic change. Their leadership is not only addressing today’s most urgent challenges – it is laying the foundation for a more resilient and inclusive tomorrow.
Download the 2026 WHM Theme 1-page.
For more information, visit our 2026 Women’s History Theme page.
2025 Women's History Theme
For 2025, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) proudly presents the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”
Discover how the 2025 theme celebrates the powerful influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. This flyer highlights the significance of these contributions, the role of women in shaping society, and the goals of honoring, inspiring, educating, and uniting communities. Download the flyer to learn more about how you can engage with and promote this important theme in your own work and community efforts.
Download the NWHA 2025 Theme.
Unlock the power of women’s history with our comprehensive Women’s History Toolkit! Designed for educators, community leaders, and history enthusiasts, this toolkit provides everything you need to celebrate and educate about the vital contributions of women. From ready-to-use lesson plans and discussion guides to inspiring stories and historical resources, our toolkit is your go-to resource for bringing women’s history to life in your classroom, organization, or community event.
Download your Women’s History Toolkit 2025.
Download your sample Women’s History Month proclamation HERE.
“Women’s history is women’s right—an essential, indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision.”
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