Though Mardi Gras stems from a religious holiday, its celebration in the United States draws people from many different backgrounds and identities. Mardi Gras encompasses American, French, and other multicultural elements. Looking to Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Alabama, and Louisiana, the variety of events and ways of celebrating shows the pluralism of the United States.
March is Women’s History Month! This month-long celebration officially began in 1987 when Congress signed a resolution that established the holiday and declared that the president must announce each annual celebration. In honor of Women’s History Month, below you will discover ten influential American women and their inspiring words from the past one hundred years who have taken incredible steps to further their fields, set unprecedented records, work towards equal rights, and ultimately shape the world as it is today.
