Women's History Month
Established by the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA), March is celebrated every year as National Women’s History Month.
The 2025 theme is "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations".
Let's take this opportunity to salute the collective strength and influence of women in our profession who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship and leadership. Through their efforts, they have served as an inspiration for past, present and future generations of communicators.
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Diverse Dialogues
Bringing Your Multicultural Voice as a PR Leader
On Demand
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As a woman, being a leader has its challenges – for women who represent historically marginalized communities, the challenges can be even greater. Learn how to turn these challenges into superpowers by attending PRSA’s “Diverse
Dialogues” on March 24. Register now to hear from a group of top women PR and communications leaders from across industries as they share what they’ve learned in using their multicultural background in empowering themselves and their peers,
as well as how they’re inspiring the next generation of women PR leaders.
Panelists:
- Justine Houston-Brown, APR, Account Supervisor, Ogilvy; PRSA 2022 Western District Chair; PRSA Latinx Affinity Group Lead, Immediate Past President, OC/PRSA
- Suzi Kim Scott, Communications Director, American Public Media Group
- Leshelle V. Sargent, Vice President, Communications, ViacomCBS MTV Entertainment Group; Board of Director, Vice President, PRSA-LA
Moderator: Karen Mateo
Diverse Dialogues
Fireside Chat With NAACP – Aba Blankson
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The keynote speaker is Aba Blankson, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at the headquarters of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Baltimore MD.
During the program, Aba will share more insights about her career journey as a Black woman ascending through the ranks, the importance of celebrating and honoring Black History Month in our community and in the workplace, and also share with us more about the future of the NAACP and its vision and impact.
Thomas Bennett, SVP at FleishmanHillard and PRSA Board Member and Chair of the PRSA Black Voices Affinity Group, will serve as the moderator.
Diverse Dialogues
A Conversation Moderated by Linda Thomas Brooks
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Diverse Dialogues
Celebrating Women in Tech
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March is Women's History Month – commemorating and encouraging the observance and celebration of the vital role of women in the PR industry and beyond. Join us during Women’s History Month this year, as we celebrate the women in tech that
are disrupting the industry and learn about the latest technology, advancements, and innovations that communications professionals need to know.
During our session, panelists will share perspectives on how technology is impacting the PR industry today and how we can better position tech to advance our industry, whether for clients or in-house. Join the conversation using #PRDiversity and tagging @PRSADiversity.
PRSA Storytellers:
Ethics Month: Lilly Ledbetter on Fair Pay
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Before there was #MeToo, Lily Ledbetter fought to close the pay gap between women’s and men’s wages for equal work, to have the U.S. Supreme Court rule against her Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. discrimination case. Nevertheless, she persisted to inspire the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act of 2009, amending the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Learn how this National Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee overcame incredible barriers to advocate for workplace fairness.
