International Women of Color Day

Introduction

In this kaleidoscope of humanity and this world filled with immense possibilities, we can often find ourselves looking at women who broke countless barriers and fought countless battles, as our inspiration.

The list of powerful women from various races never ends and yet the women in our current society are facing hatred due to belonging to different ethnicities. Throughout every era, women of color have made enough sacrifices and went to war against injustice and unfair treatment like misogyny, gender wage gap, or wage gap due to racial discrimination etc.

By celebrating this day, we will be recognizing their efforts and achievements. Let's contribute some minutes reading and acknowledging the battles women of color have been fighting for years.

So, without wasting a moment let's dive in!

Key Takeaways

1. International Women of Color Day is celebrated on March 1st every year. 2. National Institute of Women of Color proclaimed this day to celebrate and honor women of color in 1986. 3. International Women of Color Day is celebrated to honor the contributions of women from different racial backgrounds and cultures. 4. This day acknowledges the injustice and discrimination women of color have faced and are still facing and how they have battled against these.

What Is International Women Of Color Day?

How beautifully women have carved the history and now It's our time to give them the recognition they deserve, that’s why it's crucial to be aware of what this day is actually about.

International Women Of Color Day is a global event dedicated to the contributions made by women originating from different racial backgrounds and cultures including women from African American communities, Native Americans, Asian American women, Hispanics and many more.

In 1986 March 1st was announced to be celebrated as the Day for Women of Color. Since then, the day has been celebrated in the US.

International Women of Color Day is all about celebrating empowerment, diversity, and how women have managed to overcome obstacles through their resilience and strength.

It also highlights how ensuring equality and respect is still considered a fight for women of color and how they are still fighting.

Brief History

Women Of Color Day was primarily an enterprise for the Students of Washington State University. International Women Of Color Day was created by the National Institute of Women of Color (N.I.W.C) and this institute was originally built to ensure the rights of women of colors and to protect them from discrimination, racial hatred, and gender wage gap.

And the CEO of N.I.W.C, Suzanne Brooks has worked tirelessly over the years to strengthen the institution and help it grow. And now this day is celebrated across 25 different states in America.

When Is International Women Of Color Day?

This day is observed on March 1st every year. A few days before International Women’s Day which is on March 8th. This makes the month of March an empowering month for women across the world.

Year	Day	Date
2026	Sunday	March 1
2027	Monday	March 1
2028	Wednesday	March 1
2029	Thursday	March 1
2030	Friday	March 1
2031	Saturday	March 1

How To Observe International Women Of Color Day

For decades women from various ethnicities whether it is African American community or native American have faced discriminatory behavior due to their diverse backgrounds. But now in this era of knowledge and equality, it’s time to stand together in solidarity and raise voices against oppression that women of colors have been facing.

So let's get ourselves ready and think about how we can observe this day in honor of the women of color and their advocates!

1. Expanding Your Knowledge About Diverse Women

Now with access of knowledge from the internet, you can get to know women of colors better and how their actions have impacted society and created history. Powerful women such as Harriet Tubman, Audre Loudre, Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, and Viola Davis, and their stories can give you a clear idea of how women continued their fight.

2. Raising Awareness On Social Media

The wave of social media is no less strong than one of oceans. It can assist in delivering your message to people around the world. Just try once and see how much impact it carries.

By doing this you are not only able to celebrate this day you are also spreading the word across people and encouraging them to step forward.

3. Reading Books by Women Of Color

There isn’t a better way to know about their struggles than by reading their own accounts. The story they tell in their books describes their battles, their strengths and how they managed to never stop fighting. By reading these books you can show support to these incredible women which helps them in their journey. Here are a few must read books:

“I know Why The Caged Bird Sings”

by Maya Angelou. This autobiography not only tells her story as an American woman but also her early days as a writer and poet.

“The Hate You Give”

Written by Angie Thomas an African American writer, it is an adult novel. She wrote this book after the unfortunate incident of police shooting Oscar Grant.

“Lakota Women”

Written by native American women, Mary Brave Bird as a memoir. She was a Sicango Lakota who was previously known as Mary Crow Dog.

4. Show Support To women-owned businesses

This is the perfect day to show support for businesses owned by women of color. Look around or take stroll and you will find plenty of small businesses owned by women of color. Give them a shoutout on your social media! Recommend products from their businesses to your friends, neighbors, or family. This will show appreciation for their hard work.

Conclusion

By celebrating this day we teach young women to embrace their true identity and fight against discrimination. So let's stand firmly to help the women who shaped the world we are currently living in and help them get their voice heard by raising questions against discrimination.