CELEBRATING ARCHIVE
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
READ
10 Children's Books that accurately portray what it is like to be autistic
Greta Thunberg Likens Autism to Superpower
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VISIT and EXPLORE
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
LEARN
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ON MARCH 8TH
International Women's Day (IWD)
Celebrate women's achievements. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.
UNITED NATIONS: History of IWD
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LISTEN
LISTEN

Sarah Kay, Spoken Word Poet:
Story Time with Women in the Arts: listen to books for kids authored or illustrated by women
VISIT and EXPLORE
THE EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things is the incredible journey of 5 female filmmakers driving across America to encourage, empower, and inspire the next generation of strong women to go after their career ambitions.
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PBS Kids All About the Holidays - short video about history of Women’s History Month
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
LEARN
WHY WE NEED BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Analyzing and celebrating Black history helps students think critically about present-day social issues.
by Coshandra Dillard
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THE UNSUNG HEROS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT ARE BLACK WOMEN YOU HAVE NEVER HEARD OF
History remembers the male leaders who fought for human rights, but it was women who made so many victories possible.
LISTEN

BESSIE COLEMAN: AVIATION HISTORY - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
I Can't Believe That Happened: A History Podcast for Kids
VISIT and EXPLORE

Celebrate Black History Month Around Connecticut
Plan a day or weekend engaging with the many landmarks and museums that honor Black history throughout the state. During Black History Month especially, prioritize ways to honor black accomplishments and joy - visit the Connecticut 29th Regiment Monument in New Haven, or make plans to visit the first boarding school for African American women in Canterbury when it reopens.
WATCH

Learn About Some of the Incredible Black Women Being Honored Today
Like Ida B. Wells (now a Barbie doll) and Maya Angelou (soon to be on quarters). Watch Maya Angelou read her poem, "On the Pulse of the Morning" which is interpreted to speak about how humans can make this earth a better place for everyone.