The Unbreakable Spirit of a Woman March 16, 2023

This month is Women’s History Month. Our mothers, grandmothers, daughters, aunts, friends, and mentors—every woman in our lives who we love and cherish—is reminded that their existence is a gift to the world and those around them.

Woman’s History Month is observed in March every year in many countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. It’s a month-long celebration of the contributions that women have made to history, culture, and society. Small and big celebrations are held to highlight the achievements of women and raise awareness about the challenges they face.

Women’s History Month was birthed from a Californian school celebration in 1976. With an essay contest, speeches, presentations, and a joyous parade, this was the start of what we now have dedicated the month of March to every single year. The idea caught like wildfire and soon became an important time for the entire world to credit the spirited women who shaped the society we live in now.

This month, it’s time to take a deep breath and celebrate where we came from and where we are today because of women’s contributions. Whether we’re honoring the important women before us or the women we cherish in our everyday lives, we get a whole month to celebrate women for who they are!

We’ve made a lot of progress since the suffragettes, however, there is more work to be done. I started the Urban Queen series inspired by a Forbs article that talks about women leaders in our society. In my art, I want to encourage women to be involved, don their crowns, and push forward. 

We are lucky to have trailblazing women who came before us and paved the path. However, this generation is equally as inspiring and I’m proud to have a part in it. These young women are making a huge difference in the world and I want to acknowledge their diligence to continue down the blazed path of our previous generations.

My life’s work is to capture the mesmerizing strength of women with colorful paint. I love that I get to bring that strength to life on my canvas with bold colors and shapes. Let’s join together in the admiration of womanhood and all the beauty and light that it brings.

I also want to recommend this podcast to my followers, called The Story of Women. I think both men and women should listen to them! A balanced society, and well-rounded conversation about what women can offer the world, improve the lives of everyone—men and women.

Let’s admire and celebrate the past and current trailblazing women in our lives this month!