Educate

• Women’s History Month is celebrated every March to honor the societal, cultural, and historical influences women have made in the United States. The first record of recognizing women’s contributions started as a weeklong celebration in 1978 by the school district of Sonoma, California.
• In 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 National Women’s History Week. The following year, Congress established it as a national celebration.
• The National Women’s History Alliance organizes a theme for Women’s History Month every year. 2024’s theme is Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, recognizing women who strive to eliminate bias and discrimination.
• Take a virtual tour of the National Women’s History Museum which includes biographies, articles, and online exhibits such as The Women of NASA, The Civil Rights Movement, Women in the Olympics, and more.
• Important dates during Women’s History Month:
  • March 8 is International Women’s Day. On this day in 1913, over 8,000 women demanded the right to vote at the Women’s Suffrage Parade in Washington D.C.
  • The Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress on March 17, 1972 to protect individuals against discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity and sexual orientation. The ERA was officially ratified by the necessary three-fourths of state legislatures in 2020 but has yet to be enshrined in the Constitution due to legal challenges.

Celebrate

• Join the LA Kings in celebrating Women’s History Month on March 7 at 7:30PM at Crypto.com Arena and purchase limited edition merchandise designed by former professional goaltender Kimberyl Sass of SASS STUDIO.
• Visit the Great Wall of Los Angeles – a 2,754-foot mural, one of the largest murals in the world, by Judith Baca which tells the history of Los Angeles
• Sign a girl in your life up for the LA Kings Girls Ball Hockey Clinic on March 10 at 10AM hosted by Manon Rhéaume.
• Visit the Los Angeles Public Library, which is highlighting books and media by women.
• Tune in to a PWHL game and watch some of the best women’s hockey players in the world.

Act

• Volunteer or give to local organizations that serve women:
  • Anne’s Family Services is a social service agency with the mission of building nurturing and resilient families—from pregnancy to parenthood and childhood to adulthood—for generations to come.
  • Downtown Women’s Center supports women who are experiencing homelessness receive access to basic needs and carer readiness training.
• Support women-owned businesses highlighted on WeAreWomenOwned or check out some choice picks from members of the LA Kings front office:
  • Dots Café in Pasadena for cupcake lovers
  • Dieux Skin for all your skincare needs
  • Cocodealers for fresh coconut in LA
• Buy tickets to an Angel City FC or LA Sparks game
  • Angel City FC’s home opener is on March 16 against Bay FC
  • The Los Angeles Sparks season opener is on May 15 in Long Beach against the Atlanta Dream