International Women’s Day

Every year, we celebrate women and girls for their commitment to lift other women and girls in Madison and around the world.

Our event includes speakers, sponsors, volunteers, workshops and much more.

International Women’s Day 2021

Women in Leadership: Achieving an Equal future in a COVID-19 World

Thank you to those who joined this year’s celebration on March 6, 2021 from 12pm to 2:30pm. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Patty Loew, Director of the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research at Northwestern University, spoke on “Ogimaakwe (Women Leaders) and Native American Social Justice Movements.”

Our gathering also featured the recipients of our Trailblazer Awards, a Global Marketplace showcase of local vendors, a prize giveaway, Circles of Conversation, and a Zoom dance party!

It was great to see you there!

Register for this virtual event at https://africaideiwd2021.eventbrite.com.

Trailblazer Award Recipients

The Trailblazer Award has become a central component our of International Women’s Day Celebration. The Award honors local women who have made a difference in the community. Awardees are nominated by fellow community members who have recognized their efforts in building a more equal world.

2020

Ann Marie Dawson

Song Lee

Barbara Nichols

Satya Rhodes-Conway

Tara Wilhelmi

2019

Araceli Alonzo

Milele Chikasa Anana

Gale Johnson

Sarli E. Mercado

Shelia Stubbs

Mai Zong Vue

2018

Shiva Bidar-Sielaff

Maka Chikowero

Gale Johnson

Josephine Kulea

Corinda Rainey-Moore

2017

Lori Diprete Brown

Eugenia Podesta

Hazel Symonette

Nasra Wehelie