Women’s History Month: Who Made History In Your Life? Tell Us!
To literally kick off National Women’s History Month this year, the US Women’s National Team (soccer) did something special at the SheBelieves Cup match with England. Each member was asked to select the name of a woman who has inspired them – and wore that name on the back of their jersey. The choices ranged from activists to Nobel Prize winners, to artists, athletes and trailblazers, from historic to present-day. Pretty special.
So in the story of your life, who would you put on your jersey?
Who has inspired you, encouraged you, nudged you – demanded a better you that you couldn’t quite see at the time (but it was in you!). Mom – BFF – Teacher – Activist – Author? These are the influential individuals who gave you a clearer vision of what life can become, or maybe they have x-ray vision and see how grand you already are!
Whoever is on the back of your jersey is there for one reason: they have always HAD your back!
How about you thanking them now? Submit your name(s) in the comments section or on our Facebook page – Together, we’ll create a Women Making History Wall of Fame!
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UPDATE: Your nominee names have been put on jerseys. Have a look at the growing wall of fame!
My nominees for the Women’s Making History Wall of Fame include: Eudora Welty, Doris Schwartz, Kate Robertson, Mary Kessler, Dotty Lewis, Marilyn Knudson
My Jersey name is my Mom, Lee Owen. She has ALWAYS had my back! I knew/know that whatever happened in my life, my mom gave me unconditional love and support. She definitely made MY history!
My nominees include: Suzette Perkins, Heidi Biever, Giulia Plum, Annie Wilder, Janessa Gans, Heather Barron, Whitney Clapper, Lara Killgore
Billie Jean, RBG
To my amazing strong nieces who are among the kindest citizens in the world – B and Corday
For my sisters-in-arms, from mountaintop to mountaintop, you know why: Hohle and Mandan.
My beautiful wife Lori Thomas. She is an awesome mother, wife, and friend to all that meet her. Such a wonderful example of kindness, empathy, and determination.