Local Organizations Celebrate Women's History Month

Local Organizations Celebrate Women's 
History Month

LANSING - In a little yellow house, on a hill in Lansing, many faces can be found.

These are the faces of Michigan's Historical Women. March is the time to honor the female movers and shakers of the past.

"Well every month is women's history month here at the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame," said Emily Fijol, the Executive Director of Michigan Women's Historical Center.

"March is a special time, where really the general public realizes the accomplishments that women have made to society. Coming to the museum is a great way to see it, to bring that history to life, and to inspire future generations of leaders, both men and women," said Fijol.

At the Meridian Township Senior Center, women's history is alive and well.

"What you have to do is show that you're equal. That you can do the same job," said Barry Moore, a Meridian Township Resident.

According to resident Karen McCosky, women's history and progression has been a long time coming. She says that the education of women, and presence of the female voice in media publications, is most influential.

"There is a link between women and academia and in government," said Karen McCosky. "By having this whole interplay, about what should be and how it should be. That has really been a great sounding board for women in the last 20-30 years."

The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame inducted a few new members with their women's history kick-off event March 12.

The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame is also hosted an event on Thursday, March 19.

This event will honor American Legion Post 535, the last remaining all women post in Michigan.

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