In honor of Women’s History Month 2023, the North Suburban YMCA is featuring the “Hear our Voice” storytelling campaign during the month of March.
According to a news release, the Y is asking anyone who identifies as a woman to share their story by answering one or more prompted questions to be publicly shared on the NSYMCA walls.The Y’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee is asking storytelling participants to complete a short survey about Women’s History Month, the release said. Participants may answer up to four questions to share and have the option to remain anonymous or use their first name.
The 2023 Women’s History Month theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” recognizes women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, news, and social media, the release said. Since 1995, US presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.”“Every individual perceives Women’s History Month to mean something unique to them.
According to the news release, DEI is a small group of Y employees and board members committed to advancing, cultivating, and preserving a sense of culture, inclusion, and belonging by honoring stories and addressing the issues that impact the deepest parts of our humanity. The Y’s DEI committee is looking for community volunteers to help further our mission of creating belonging for all.
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