Tuesday is International Women's Day and a special walk in planned in Sunnyside. The website internationalwomensday.com says "imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias."

You can celebrate with other ladies Tuesday in Sunnyside

Tuesday is a day to celebrate women and the achievements they've made in America.  Gloria Steinem, world-renowned feminist, journalist and activist says "The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights." The website says "make International Women's Day your day and do what you can to truly make a positive difference for women."
You are invited to a special walk in Sunnyside Tuesday. The walk is sponsored by Nuestra Casa which helps women immigrants. The walk starts at 9:30 am at 906 E. Edison Ave. in Sunnyside and will continue to Sunnyview Park and then back to the Nuestra Casa offices.
Brunch is available at 11:00 am.

The day is full of history of the women who first demanded equality

The day has a lot of history it was first celebrated in 1911. In 1975 the United Nations declared March 8th to be International Women's Day. That date was chosen, according to the BBC to recognize and commemorate an event in 1917. That's when women from Russia held a strike to demand peace, bread and the right to vote.

You can celebrate women at your office Tuesday

How can you celebrate International Women's Day?
#1 Get your staff involved in the #Breakthebias photo challenge for social media. ...
#2 Host or encourage your staff to attend online panel events. ...
#3 Run a (virtual) coffee morning to honor your female employees. ...
#4 The value of a simple thank-you.

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