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National Women's History Month is Here!
Check out some upcoming highlights!
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH BANNER DISPLAY
National Women’s History Month Street Pole Banner Display March 1-31 Along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.
Throughout the month, street pole banners that commemorate famous American women, civil rights leaders, and women’s rights activists will be on display along Santa Monica Boulevard. Existing street pole banners include: Maya Angelou; Ivy Bottini; Hillary Rodham Clinton; Midge Costanza; Jane Fonda; Alicia Garza; Barbara Gittings; Dolores Huerta; Coretta Scott King; Wilma Mankiller; Patsy Mink; Inez Milholland; Zoe Nicholson; Connie Norman; Michelle Obama; Rosa Parks; Sonia Sotomayor; Gloria Steinem; Elizabeth Taylor; U.S. Congressmember Maxine Waters and Oprah Winfrey.

Take a photo and tag #wehowomen

A project of the City of West Hollywood and its Women's Advisory Board.

JOIN A NOTORIOUS CONVO!
Join Women and Books AKA The West Hollywood Women's Book Club

March 1, 2022
In honor of Women's History Month, the Club will be reading and discussing "Notorious RBG: The life and times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg" by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik. "A visually rich, intimate, unprecedented look at the Justice and how she changed the world."

You are welcome to join whether you have read the book or not.

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Women and Books is a monthly book club that meets the first Tuesday of the month to discuss books written by women authors

DON'T MISS MASHUP!
MashUp Contemporary Dance Company’s 6th Annual International Women’s Day Dance Festival Returns

March 4-8, 2022.

4 Days of Dance Classes, Panel Discussions, and LIVE and Virtual Performances featuring work from over 30 female choreographers, the 6th Annual International Women’s Day Dance Festival offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to celebrate female artists while contemplating
a future free of bias.

This festival is supported in part by an arts grant from the City of West Hollywood.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION!
City of West Hollywood International Women's Day Celebration

March 6, 2022
The City of West Hollywood and its Russian Advisory Board will present an online International Women’s Day .Celebration. Enjoy stories about inspiring women.

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Via teleconference: watch on www.youtube.com/wehotv

WOMEN’S RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN IRAN
The City of West Hollywood’s HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS SERIES presents a panel discussion: Women’s Rights Violations in Iran

March 29, 2022
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Join the City of West Hollywood’s Human Rights Speakers Series for a conversation discussing the violations against women’s rights by the Islamic Government of Iran. . In recognition of Women’s History Month, this panel discussion will feature Iranian Women from different religions and cultures to discuss these pressing issues and injustices.

Great Speakers!
ANNOUCEMENTS:
City of West Hollywood Announces First Pilot Project in the Nation for Guaranteed Income to Test Impact of Cash Payments on the Financial Stability of LGBTQIA Older Adults

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, March 6th at 11:59 pm.

Learn more and apply online at www.ncjwla.org/whpgi. People who need assistance applying may call (323) 852-8500, ext. 650, or may send an email message to [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE: WeHo Pride 2022 in the City of West Hollywood

The City of West Hollywood announces dates for WeHo Pride 2022, the City’s inaugural “WeHo Pride” event to celebrate Pride in June:

  • WeHo Pride Weekend will take place on Friday, June 3, 2022, Saturday, June 4, 2022, and Sunday, June 5, 2022 in and around West Hollywood Park, located at 647 N. San Vicente Boulevard.

  • Additional details about WeHo Pride Weekend will be made available in the coming weeks at www.weho.org/pride