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A Curated List of Videos to Watch This Month

Explore the diverse stories of women through these engaging and informative videos. From quick explainers to in-depth documentaries, this list offers something for everyone.

1. Women’s History Month: How It Got Started

Description: Perfect for sharing, this short video from USA Today provides a concise overview of how Women’s History Month came to be. It covers the journey from a local “Women’s History Week” in California to a national month-long observance.[1]
Watch it on YouTube: Women’s History Month: How it was born and why it’s observed in March | JUST THE FAQS

2. The History of International Women’s Day

Description: Before there was a month, there was a day. This video explains the origins of International Women’s Day on March 8th, tracing its roots to the labor and socialist movements of the early 20th century.It provides the powerful social and political context that sparked a global movement for women’s rights.
Watch it on YouTube: The History of International Women’s Day

3. Bad Romance: Women’s Suffrage

Description: A viral sensation for a reason! Set to Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” this Emmy-winning music video by Soomo Learning creatively tells the story of the American women’s suffrage movement and key figures like Alice Paul. It’s an incredibly engaging way to learn about the fight for the 19th Amendment.
Watch it on YouTube: Bad Romance: Women’s Suffrage

4. The Women Who Ran NASA

Description: Go beyond the movie “Hidden Figures” with videos that shine a light on the brilliant African American women who were the human “computers” behind NASA’s greatest achievements. Learn about Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, whose mathematical genius was instrumental to the space race.

5. Patsy Mink: Ahead of the Majority

Description: This full-length documentary explores the life of Patsy Mink, the first woman of color and first Asian American woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She was a driving force behind the landmark Title IX legislation. Her story is one of perseverance against both gender and racial discrimination.
How to Watch: This film is available for streaming on various educational platforms like Kanopy and OvidTV, often accessible for free with a library card or university login. It can also be rented or purchased on Vimeo On-Demand and is sometimes broadcast on PBS.[

6. The Fearless, Forgotten Library of W.E.B. Du Bois

Description: This fascinating Vox video uncovers “The Georgia Negro” exhibit, a groundbreaking sociological study created by W.E.B. Du Bois and a team of his students for the 1900 Paris Exposition. It highlights the often-uncredited work of Black women in creating stunning and powerful data visualizations that challenged racist narratives.
Watch it on YouTube: While the specific Vox video is harder to locate, you can learn more about W.E.B. Du Bois and his work through these comprehensive videos:

7. Great Women in History for Kids

Description: Looking for something to share with the younger generation? These animated videos present the stories of several incredible women in a way that is accessible and inspiring for children, featuring figures like Susan B. Anthony, Maya Angelou, Mae Jemison, and Amelia Earhart.