National Women's History Museum

Congratulations to Shirley Welsh Ryan for being celebrated last night by the National Women's History Museum at the 2025 Women Making History Awards Gala. Learn more about this well-deserved recognition: bit.ly/41avrh1

The transformative power of women’s leadership was on full display at the #WMH25 gala!?Thank?you to the National Women's History Museum for honoring Mattel, Inc. with the inaugural Evelyn Y. Davis Corporate Changemaker Award for inspiring generations of girls to reach their limitless potential.? ?? From Ruth Handler changing the world with an 11-and-a-half-inch doll?to initiatives like the Barbie Dream Gap Project, we are committed?to helping?ensure the next generation of women stands on the shoulders of giants, not in their shadows.??? ? Thank you to Susan D Whiting, a fellow alum of Denison University and Chair of the Board at the National Women’s History Museum, as well as to host Norah O'Donnell, for an unforgettable evening. Congratulations to fellow honorees, Opal Lee, Shirley Welsh Ryan, and Sara Blakely. It was truly an honor to share this experience with all of you. ? Learn more about NWHM’s important work at?womenshistory.org. #womenshistorymonth ?? credit: Getty Images and National Women's History Museum

Today is #EqualPayDay, and the economic cost of gender disparities in the U.S. is staggering. In 2022 alone, working women lost more than $1.6 trillion due to the gender wage gap—6.3% of the U.S. GDP. This isn’t just a “women’s issue”—it’s a challenge to our nation’s strength. If our society keeps sidelining half the workforce, we’re settling for less—slower growth, weaker businesses, and wasted potential. This isn’t the way to get there if the goal is prosperity. The United States doesn’t have a century to wait. Challenges and opportunities are everywhere. And young women and girls are ready now. Download our Young Women and Girls' Aspiration Report and learn how you can be part of the change: sheisnotafootnote.org #SheIsNotAFootnote #WomensHistoryMonth

The representation gap is real—and it’s time to close it. Let’s stop debating whether women belong at the table and start ensuring they have a seat. Join the cause: sheisnotafootnote.org #SheIsNotAFootnote #WomensHistoryMonth

"On Thursday, March 20, The National Women’s History Museum hosted their annual Women Making History Awards Gala at popular Wharf concert hall, The Anthem, in Washington, DC. In front of an elegant pink drapery backdrop and numerous high profile guests, the museum recognized four honorees this year: Dr. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, Pathways.org founder and healthcare advocate Shirley Welsh Ryan, noted inventor and philanthropist Sara Blakely, and Mattel, Inc., the inaugural recipient of the Evelyn Y. Davis Women Making History Corporate Changemaker Award. Legendary actress Meryl Streep opened the show with a video congratulating the award recipients and spoke about the importance of honoring women’s stories. Norah O’Donnell, the night’s emcee and famed CBS News correspondent, followed with a dynamic introduction to the evening’s program.?A common theme amongst speakers and program participants throughout the night was one of not only women’s empowerment, but the significance of increasing the visibility of women’s achievements and their critical role in shaping history and our daily lives. As Susan D Whiting, Chair of the National Women’s History Museum Board of Directors put it, “When you tell a story that excludes half of the population, the story is incomplete.” This was emphasized by the museum’s She is Not a Footnote And Neither Are You campaign that took center stage in a promotional video that set the tone for the event’s presenters and their stories." Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Women Making History Awards! Read the full article from The Knockturnal here: https://lnkd.in/ecgDFaSJ

Thank you to Visionary Sponsor Estée Lauder for helping us inspire and empower the next generation of change makers through their generous support of our 2025 Women Making History Awards Gala! #WMH2025 #WomensHistoryMonth #EsteeLauder

Thank you to Trailblazer Sponsor Women’s Leadership Center At Williams Bay for helping us inspire and empower the next generation of change makers through their generous support of our Women Making History Awards Gala! #WMH2025 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensLeadershipCenterAtWilliamsBay

"Nearly 90% of young women and girls ages 13-27 said men hold most of the advantages in the workforce, the Young Women and Girls’ Aspiration Report from the National Women’s History Museum found. 'Representation shapes possibility. If we continue to sideline half the population, we are choosing to be weaker as a society,' Frédérique Irwin, president and CEO of the National Women’s History Museum, said in a statement accompanying the report’s release. 'Our Young Women and Girls’ Aspiration Report is not just about awareness – it’s a blueprint for action.' The report is the 'first initiative of the Museum's ‘She is Not a Footnote’ cause campaign, highlighting the urgency of women’s underrepresentation and ensuring their voices, contributions and leadership are recognized.'" Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUZjxZWT #SheIsNotAFootnote #WomensHistoryMonth

What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 Women Making History Awards Gala! It was an inspiring, empowering evening spent celebrating our phenomenal honorees and the power of women’s stories and contributions. We are profoundly thankful to our sponsors, our gala chairs and host committee, our Board of Directors and staff, and our vendors for making this event possible. A special thank you to honorary chair Meryl Streep; host Norah O'Donnell; Hannah Cruz and the entire Suffs Musical team; Tena Clark and our incredible "We Are Here" performers, Sara Niemietz and Norelle Simpson; and, of course, Sara Blakely, Opal Lee, Shirley Welsh Ryan, and Mattel and Lisa McKnight. Finally, thank you to everyone who participated in our silent and live auctions and for supporting our important work. Every woman has a story, thank you for helping us share them. Happy Women's History Month! Photos by Getty Images for the National Women's History Museum.

Our friends at National Women's History Museum kicked off Women’s History Month with the launch of "She is Not a Footnote*." This powerful campaign seeks to address the underrepresentation of women in history and inspire the next generation of leaders and change makers. Download their new report and learn how you can get involved! www.sheisnotafootnote.org #SheIsNotaFootnote #WomensHistoryMonth