Get Into These Women’s History Month Events: Week 2

The National Women’s History Alliance educators started Women’s History Month

The National Women’s History Alliance educators started Women’s History Month after launching the initial Women’s History Week in 1980 to improve women’s representation in American history education. The United States government recognized its first official Women’s History Month observance through a declaration by Jimmy Carter before Congress, which extended recognition to the entire month of March in 1987. Museums, libraries, and cultural institutions throughout the country host programming around Women’s History that includes exhibitions, film screenings, and public discussion panels to showcase women’s achievements, leadership, scholarship, and contributions.

To continue the monthlong immersion into Women’s History Month, check out BLACK ENTERPRISE’s four-week series on things to do to celebrate women’s worth

Wakeupworld Salon — Harlem, New York City

The Schomburg Center continues its tradition as a space for intergenerational world-building with the 4th Wakeupworld Salon. Named after the mythical creature in Countee Cullen’s poetry, this installment features a cross-disciplinary dialogue between author and artist Harmonia Rosales and Olaronke Akinmowo of The Free Black Women’s Library. Join us for a deep dive into the visual and literary arts, followed by a book signing and refreshments.

Waiting to Exhale Cultural Celebration — Houston, Texas

The Houston Museum of African American Culture organizes a Women’s History Month cultural night based on the film Waiting to Exhale which creates a space for audiences to explore how author Terry McMillan transformed Black womanhood and representation in American literature and cinema. The event combines film discussion with art installations and community vendors who showcase Black women creatives.

EmpowerHER: A Celebration of Women in Art — Atlanta, Georgia

Fulton County Arts & Culture organizes EmpowerHER from March 13 to April 25 2026 at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center which features more than 140 women artists and includes Lillian Blades’ new installation Sanctuary: Forms of Shelter and Light. The exhibition starts with an opening reception on March 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. and features an artist talk with Tisha Smith as moderator on March 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. The exhibition welcomes public visitors without charge.

20th Annual Women of Power Summit — Las Vegas, Nevada

The BLACK ENTERPRISE Women of Power Summit 2026 marks two decades of leadership and legacy when it returns to the Bellagio Las Vegas from March 11 to 15. This year the event recognizes business and cultural community leaders, including Angela Bassett, Carla Harris and Shellye Archambeau, and Rosalind Brewer for its 20th Annual Legacy Awards Gala. The Summit celebrates the intersection of Women’s History Month and Black excellence at its highest level .

“All About Black Women” Symposium & Empowerment March

On Saturday, March 14, Marie C. Widman Neighborhood Park in San Diego, California, will host a symposium and community march to celebrate the achievements, storytelling, and empowerment of Black women. The event, which occurs during Women’s History Month, seeks to recognize the important cultural, civic leadership, and community resilience contributions made by Black women.