As we enter Women’s History Month, we’ve been reminded that progress isn’t guaranteed. The SAVE Act, racing through Congress, could block millions of women from voting simply for taking their spouse’s name—echoing tactics used to suppress women’s voices a century ago. But if history has taught us anything, it’s that attempts to silence women often spark the loudest movements for change.
At FUNKY BROWN CHICK, Inc., we’re clear-eyed about the challenges ahead. Trump’s executive orders are unfolding exactly as Project 2025 blueprinted, targeting reproductive rights, voting access, and human dignity. Yet we’re equally clear about our collective power. The same determination that won women the right to vote, that championed reproductive freedom, that shattered glass ceilings—that power lives in our movements today.
This March, we’re celebrating the leaders who remind us that justice doesn’t just happen—we make it happen.
March 1 – 31
Women’s History Month
All major accomplishments by people should be acknowledged. However, people who identify as women (including trans women) historically have been the least celebrated. That’s where this month comes in!
As companies dismantle their DEI programs under mounting political pressure, women—particularly women of color—stand to lose the most. Recent data shows women are already outnumbered 5 to 1 in senior leadership in America’s largest companies. When critics attack “diversity initiatives,” they’re often attacking the very initiatives that helped crack the corporate glass ceiling. Check out some of the things that are impacted by DEI programs:
- Maternity leave
- Breastfeeding rooms
- Pay equity
- Underrepresentation in leadership roles
- WIC
- Access to professional development
- Career growth
- Voting rights for women
But women have never waited for permission to make history. This month’s evolution from a week-long observance in 1980 to a full month by 1987 proves how persistent advocacy creates change. While we celebrate progress—like the Girl Scouts’ continued commitment to inclusion and leadership development—we must also protect it. This Women’s History Month, honor the past by fighting for the future. Support women-led organizations, amplify women’s voices, and resist attempts to roll back hard-won progress.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States? This year will mark five years since Chadwick Boseman died of it. We’ll always remember his quote from Black Panther: “In my culture, death is not the end. It’s more of a stepping off point. You reach out with both hands and Bast and Sekhmet, they lead you into a green veld where you can run forever.” Even still we want to remind you to get screened.
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Although endometriosis may possibly affect nearly 200 million people worldwide, many are misdiagnosed. Join people around the world in raising awareness of this devastating disease. Use your platform to get informed, tackle misconceptions, and support those who are affected. More information and support can be found here.
Sunday, March 2
SheDecides Day
Just days after taking office, Trump reinstated and expanded the Global Gag Rule—a devastating policy that cuts off vital healthcare funding to organizations worldwide that even mention abortion services. Combined with the dismantling of DEI programs that traditionally amplified women’s voices in global health leadership, we’re facing a perfect storm of regression.
But that’s exactly why SheDecides exists. Born from resistance to the last Global Gag Rule, this movement proves that when governments try to silence us, we get louder. Their mission of empowering women, girls, and young people to control their own bodies and futures is more vital than ever as clinics face closure and communities lose access to essential reproductive healthcare.
Want to fight back? Download our “Three Acts of Justice” report to learn how these international restrictions connect to domestic threats against reproductive freedom. Check out the vetted list of organizations who support women’s right to choose at the end of the report!
Monday, March 3
Anniversary of the Woman Suffrage Procession
Let the overturning of Roe v. Wade be a reminder that any progress, any right, that’s won must be retained. The moment we start thinking “well, that’s never going to happen” is when we get complacent. Even something as simple as women having the right to vote is very recent. Frustrated by slow progress in the movement for national voting rights for women, activist Alice Paul and the National American Woman Suffrage Association organized an innovative suffrage protest event in Washington D.C. in 1913. During the Woman Suffrage Procession, an estimated 8,000 suffragists marched on Pennsylvania Avenue the day before Pres. Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration. Designed to attract as much attention as possible, the organizers stated they chose this particular day to march as “…a spirit of protest against the present political organization of society, from which women are excluded.” It’s important to note that this was for white women. Procession attendees included women from around the world and luminaries including Ida B. Wells, Helen Keller, and Nellie Bly. Black women didn’t get it until the 19th Amendment was passed. Learn more about this protest and check out some excellent pictures from the event itself.
International Sex Workers’ Rights Day
In a historic first, Belgium recently proved that protecting sex workers’ rights isn’t just possible—it’s happening. Their groundbreaking 2024 law grants sex workers full labor protections including health insurance, pensions, maternity leave, and sick days. As one worker told the BBC, “I had to work while I was nine months pregnant… I couldn’t afford to stop.” Now, she and others will have the basic rights every worker deserves.
This victory builds on the vision of the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee (the “Unstoppable Women’s Synthesis Committee”), who launched this day in 2001. Their revolutionary idea? That sex workers deserve the same labor protections as anyone else. Twenty-three years later, Belgium shows it’s possible.
Want to support sex workers’ rights here at home? Donate to organizations like HIPS (Honoring Individual Power & Strength) fighting for safety, dignity, and justice. Because worker protections shouldn’t stop at borders—or judgments about the work itself.
Saturday, March 8
International Women’s Day
FUNKY BROWN CHICK is a socialist firm. The same organizing power that won us weekends and paid vacation time sparked a global celebration of women’s resistance and achievement.
When the UN officially recognized International Women’s Day in 1977, they weren’t just acknowledging women’s accomplishments. They were validating decades of grassroots organizing that proved change happens from the bottom up. At FUNKY BROWN CHICK, we’re proud to carry forward this radical tradition of combining social justice with economic justice, because true liberation requires both.
Want to honor today’s spirit? Support women-led labor movements, join local mutual aid networks, or donate to organizations fighting for both gender and economic justice. Because like our socialist forebears knew: none of us are free until all of us are free.
Monday, March 10
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Today we celebrate the many medical advancements made over the past few years to treat HIV/AIDs patients. Medical breakthroughs are changing the game—the first woman and third person living with HIV has reached an undetectable viral load through treatment. But as our partners at Positive Women’s Network USA remind us, health justice requires more than medicine. It demands that people living with HIV have a seat at every table where decisions about their lives are made.
PWN-USA shows us what’s possible when we center the voices of those most impacted: Their approach combines leadership development with fierce advocacy to ensure women living with HIV, including transgender women and nonbinary people, drive the decisions affecting their communities. Because health justice isn’t just about treatment—it’s about power.
Ready to fight for health justice? Check out PWN-USA’s multimedia advocacy guide to learn how you can support their work transforming healthcare from the ground up.
Wednesday, March 12
National Girl Scout Day
Celebrate the nation’s favorite cookie sellers today! We shouted out Girl Scouts earlier. We support their mission to bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Learn more about the organization’s leadership development program.
Daylight Saving Time Begins
If you live in the U.S., “spring forward” at 2 a.m. today. You’ve likely gotten used to losing an hour of sleep during this time every year, but that could be coming to an end. The Daylight Savings Time 1966 law officiating the day is being challenged in legislation. For those of us working in progressive spaces, a common sticking point for those who resist change is that “change is hard” – yet, here they are, literally changing TIME. We’ve done it for years, we’ve changed how we do it, and it is different in every country. Ditto for folks who say “I don’t talk about politics.” The literal seconds of your day and whether they’re observed during daylight savings or not – are political.
Monday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
The Saint Patrick of this well-known Irish holiday was not actually Irish by birth. Having been brought to Ireland as an enslaved person, he is credited with bringing Christianity to the country. Knowing his roots, we are reminded that race is a social construct, we recommend the book How the Irish Became White. It’s beautiful that these days, people of all nationalities can come together to celebrate. Many observe the day by attending a parade or spending the day socializing.
Thursday, March 20
World Storytelling Day
When Sweden launched World Storytelling Day in the 1990s, they couldn’t have imagined how digital platforms would transform the art of narrative. Now, as TikTok faces a potential U.S. shutdown, American storytellers are finding new spaces to share their voices—including, ironically, on RedNote. Another Chinese platform where over 700,000 Americans have already created accounts.
It’s a powerful reminder that storytelling adapts and persists, regardless of the medium or political climate. From oral traditions to viral videos, from banned books to underground zines, attempts to restrict communication often spark even more creative ways to connect.
Because that’s the thing about stories: they find a way. Whether you’re sharing yours through dance challenges or protest signs, poetry, or pixels, your voice matters. How will you tell your story today?
Friday, March 21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
As companies rush to dismantle their DEI programs under mounting political pressure, this UN-established day hits differently. Commemorating the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, it reminds us that progress doesn’t just happen—it requires intentional action and fierce protection.
After a decade of DEI initiatives helping reduce unemployment across all demographics (yes, including white men), major corporations are now scrapping these proven programs. Walmart, Meta, McDonald’s, and others are walking back commitments that measurably improved both workplace equity and their bottom lines. Project 2025’s blueprint goes even further, proposing to criminalize DEI programs entirely.
But here’s what we know: Education and truth-telling are powerful weapons against discrimination. As the Legal Defense Fund reminds us, we can’t fight what we won’t face. Whether it’s the Trail of Tears or today’s corporate backlash, honest conversations about our history—and present—are essential for building a just future.
Established by the United Nations in 1966 to commemorate the Sharpeville Massacre, this day challenges governments and individuals worldwide to embrace the human rights of all by eliminating all forms of racial discrimination. A key step in the movement is education. As the Legal Defense Fund states, “Truthful and inclusive discussion about United States history – like the Trail of Tears, Selma Bridge Crossing, and the oppression of religious minorities – are essential to accurate and quality academic instruction and reduce the rate of school-based racial discrimination.”
Monday, March 24
Birthday of Birth Control Pill Founder John Rock (1890)
An interesting but little-known fact – the man whose research led to the development of the birth control pill was a devout Catholic – and the Catholic Church currently bans birth control. Despite the resistance of the Church to the drug he helped create, Rock remained a staunch advocate for the rights of married women to control their reproductive destinies. Rock’s example isn’t a rarity; there is the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice and the Unitarian Universalist’s curriculum Our Whole Lives. We love it when people of faith embrace reproductive freedom.
Tuesday, March 25
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (1911)
On this day in 1911, 146 people, mostly women, died in a preventable fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory in New York City. Learning from the negligence in this tragedy, we’ve seen a number of labor and safety laws. With more than 152 million employed U.S. civilians, celebrating, maintaining, and growing labor safety efforts remain paramount.
Wednesday, March 26
Support Women Artists Now Day (aka SWAN Day)
Developed by feminist arts activists Martha Richards and Jan Lisa Huttner, 2023 marks the 16th anniversary of this day dedicated to highlighting the diversity and power of women’s art and women artists. Congratulations to the women who’ve won BAFTAs and the people up for Oscars. Learn more about the history of the SWAN Day.
Thursday, March 27
Muslim Women’s Day
Created in 2017 by author, writer, and online activist Amani Al-Khatahtbeh to celebrate and center Muslim women. Muslim Women’s Day encourages Muslim women, girls, and allies to stand in solidarity globally. In honor of celebrating and supporting, there are a growing number of books by Muslim women.
Monday, March 31
Transgender Day of Visibility
In response to a lack of positive public celebrations for the transgender community, Rachel Crandall Crocker, Executive Director and Co-founder of the organization Transgender Michigan, created the Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). While the Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20) is to memorialize those who have died (about 20% of transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide), the purpose of TDoV is to celebrate the living. Here are some ideas on amplifying TDoV and supporting the trans community generally.
As we move through Women’s History Month 2025, the challenges are clear: From the SAVE Act threatening women’s voting rights to widespread DEI rollbacks impacting workplace equity, to renewed attacks on reproductive freedom—we’re facing a coordinated assault on decades of progress. But March’s legacy teaches us something powerful about resistance: Every setback has sparked innovation. Every attempt to silence has amplified voices. Every “no” has fueled a chorus of “yes.”
We hope you have a wonderful Women’s History Month. If these kinds of newsworthy things and celebrations are interesting to you, we should probably be partnering. Our team works with organizations fighting for justice across sectors, from U.S.-based nonprofits to international NGOs to progressive small businesses. Whether you’re looking to amplify your impact, craft compelling narratives, or build sustainable movements for change, we’re here to help transform your vision into action.
