During the mid-19th century, women in multiple countries began organizing campaigns to fight for their rights to vote and run for office. They became known as suffragettes, a member of an activist women's organisation who, under the banner "Votes for Women", fought for the right to vote in public elections.
In 1904 Millicent Fawcett and Carrie Chapman Catt along with other leading women's rights activists formed the international women's suffrage alliance followed by Clara Zetkin organizing international women's day on March 19th in the year 1911.
Millicent Fawcett
Carrie Chapman Catt
Clara Zetkin
The week was created to increase understanding of women's contributions to society.
This group of educators wanted to attract attention to the fact that women's history wasn't really included in any school curriculum and these organizers used parades, essay contests and other school activities to help create more awareness for the celebration.
Over the next few years other cities all around the country joined santa rosa in celebrating women's history week.
In 1980 president Jimmy Carter announced the week of march 8th national women's history week and he encouraged everyone in the united states to participate, with President Carter stating "too often the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed".
By the year 1986 14 states declared March as women's history month. Every single year the National Women's History Alliance selects a theme for women's history month that continues the discussion of women and their contributions through activities such as museum exhibits movies and by promoting the study of accomplishments by women all year long.
Since the first women's history week in 1978 other countries have joined the United States including Canada and Australia. Every president since Carter has issued a proclamation declaring March women's history month with a statement about its importance as a celebration.
AmpliVox Supports Women in the Workplace and its Communities
AmpliVox works to strengthen and improve the communities we serve, through innovative programs that channel financial support as well as product and expertise assistance to public service organizations.
We care about the world around us, so we have invested in products, people, and services that exemplify that concern. In addition to our hands-on efforts, we also show our dedication to providing care by supporting many causes, events and charities.
Women in Business Networking Luncheon: Feeding America
AmpliVox Sound Systems, a long supporter of local and national charities, participated in a Northbrook Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Networking Luncheon.
Developing new and lasting relationships is critical to the success of every business. The use of an AmpliVox SW925 portable sound system for the outdoor luncheon, as it has done for other Chamber of Commerce events.
Together in Teal - Ending Ovarian Cancer at the Illinois Chapter 22nd Annual
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Illinois Chapter is comprised of ovarian cancer survivors, supporters, and health care professionals committed to raising awareness, promoting education, and raising funds for ovarian cancer research.
Donating the Teal Podium to the NOCC for presentations and events is our way of allowing all voices to be heard.
Get Your Groove On - Midwest Women Riders Woodstock 2021
Women Riders Motorcycle Group USA (WRMGUSA)" and Midwest Women Riders (MWR) is a community for WOMEN ONLY who ride their own motorcycle and for ladies who have a strong desire to ride their own.
AmpliVox greatly appreciates being a part of this GROOVY event, donating S602R Megaphone to help the announcers address the crowd.
Think Pink! October Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Founded in 2010 and offered year round, AmpliVox’s Pink Podium Promise donates special pink versions our Pinnacle Podiums to licensed or certified breast cancer awareness organizations to help their voices be heard.
The Pink Podiums were distributed to hundreds of cancer society chapters, foundations, hospitals and local governments.
