Women's History Month

In the seventh episode of Alabama Out Loud, I highlight Women’s History Month across Alabama. This episode explores the impact women have had in shaping communities across the state and highlights the roles they continue to play today.

This week on StoryCorps, Donald Prater speaks with Linda Derry about her incredible career as an archeologist, and her experiences navigating through a male dominated field.

Last week on StoryCorps, Myra and Barabara discussed suffrage activist Eugenia Marx. They're back today to talk about the League of Women Voters in Mobile and what they have accomplished since the chapter's conception in 1955.Note: No image available

Myra Evans sits down with Barbara Caddell at StoryCorps to discuss her efforts in bringing a Pomeroy marker honoring Eugenia Marx, a local suffrage activist, to Mobile. And they also take a look at the impact Eugenia had.Note: No image available

Women in Alabama and around the world are reporting work burnout and distress over their psychological wellbeing. A new survey also shows fewer women feel comfortable discussing or disclosing their mental health at their workplace.

Equal Pay Day 2024 is on Tuesday, March 12, and marks the current state of the gender pay gap for women. This symbolic day is used to raise awareness around and combat the impact of pay inequities.

A report from the financial website WalletHub shows Alabama is one of the worst states for women in 2024. The Yellow Hammer State ranks in at No. 48 on the list.

Women in Alabama and across the world will demand equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice, decision-making jobs and other essential needs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day on March 8. The observance is commemorated in different ways and places, including in the Yellowhammer State.

March marks Women’s History Month, a time set aside to celebrate and uplift women’s contributions to history, culture and society. Alabama joins the nation in this annual observance.

Every year, Women’s History Month take place in March to celebrate and honor women's contributions to history, culture and society. The 2024 theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion."