Women's History Month highlights contributions of women to events in history and
contemporary society and is celebrated in the month of March.
A little history on Women’s History Month:
- The event traces its beginnings to the first
International Women's Day in 1911.
- In 1979, the school district of Sonoma, California,
participated in Women's History Week, an event designed around the week of
March 8 (International Women's Day).
- In 1981, responding to the growing popularity of the
event, Congress passed a resolution recognizing Women's History Week
- In 1987 Congress
expanded the focus to a whole month. In 2001, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and
Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-Maryland) co-sponsored the first Joint Congressional
Resolution proclaiming a "Women's History Month". Soon, other state
departments of education began to encourage celebrations of National Women's
History Week as a way to promote equality among the sexes in the classroom.
This month is special to
me because everyday I’m reminded that women don’t get as much credit as we
deserve. Only huge names like: Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza
Rice will get easy recognition. But there are soooo many women who are making the
world go ‘round everyday. Single Mothers, CEOs, business owners, etc all deserve
recognition during this month. If you
have an exceptional woman in your life and you want to share their story with
ehug, send it to info@ehugmag.com
Today I would like to
honor a woman that inspired me to post today.
This magazine has been a struggle for me and I must admit sometimes I’ve wanted
to give up. Sunday night, a gospel song that I had once performed just popped into my
head. “Never Give Up” by Yolanda Adams.
At the time of my performance, I didn’t really connect to the song but
the audience was in tears. I didn’t understand
why until Sunday night. I felt like Yolanda was
talking directly to me so I will share her message with you.
Yolanda Yvette Adams is a gospel singer, model and radio show host. She has sold over 4 million records since 1991. She became popular in the new wave of “urban” gospel music w/ Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and Trini-5-7. She has sung everywhere from the White House to my homeland, St. Lucia in the West Indies. Watching this 6 foot beauty perform, is truly an honor. Her voice pierces through your soul and the message, even deeper. Her hits include: Never Give Up, This Too Shall Past and Open My Heart. In total, Adams has won four Grammy Awards, four of the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards, one American Music Award, seven NAACP Image Awards, one Soul Train Music Award, and three BET Awards.
(Source: wikipedia)
~ Empress
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