8 Ways to Honor Women's History Month Now

At IGN, we're thrilled to honor the incredible women who shape our history and industry. These trailblazers create, inspire, empower, and drive positive change not just during Women's History Month, but all year round. We invite you to join us in learning about, celebrating, and amplifying women's voices. Here's everything you need to know about Women's History Month and some fantastic ways to celebrate in March.

The History Behind Women's History Month

Women's History Month originated from a petition by the National Women’s History Project in 1987, aimed at celebrating the diverse contributions women have made to the United States and acknowledging their specific achievements across various fields throughout American history.

It's fascinating to note that Women’s History Month started as “Women’s History Week” in 1982, during the week of March 7. It evolved into a month-long celebration in 1987, and since 1995, every President has issued annual proclamations recognizing March as Women’s History Month.

TL;DR - 8 Ways to Celebrate Women's History Month

• Learn About Women in History and Share Their Stories
• Support Women-Owned Businesses and Professionals
• Watch Movies or Shows Directed by Women
• Read Books Written by Women Authors
• Play Games Created by Women
• Listen to Podcasts Featuring Women
• Volunteer at Women-Based Organizations
• Donate to Programs and Organizations Uplifting Women

1. Learn About Women in History and Share Their Stories

Dive into the rich tapestry of women's contributions throughout history. Resources like the Smithsonian, StoryCorps, and The History Channel offer a wealth of information on women inventors, leaders, and more.

More suggested reads:

• How Women Taught Me to Love and Build Games
• Read Yoko Shimomura's Story: The Composer of Kingdom Hearts, Super Mario RPG, and More Wins Game Developers Choice Award for Lifetime Achievement
• Twelve Black Women You Should Know
• 10 Women Inventors You Should Know

2. Support Women-Owned Businesses and Professionals

From artists to streamers, there are countless ways to support women in business. Explore platforms like Etsy, and directories like WBD and FoundedByHer to discover amazing women entrepreneurs. Amazon also offers a filter to shop from women-owned retailers across various categories.

Supporting women's career growth is crucial. Organizations like SoundGirls provide networking opportunities and resources to women in the audio industry, helping them build strong support networks.

Also see: 14 Great Women Comic Book Writers.

3. Watch Movies or Shows Featuring Women or Directed by Women

Start with Hulu's collection of shows and movies featuring Black female leads, or explore SHOWTIME WOMEN®, which showcases films and documentaries by women filmmakers.

Following the 2025 Oscars, catch up on acclaimed films like "Anora," where Mikey Madison won an Oscar for her lead role.

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Discover Women Directors

Celebrate films directed by women, such as "Barbie," "American Psycho," and "The Hurt Locker." Streaming platforms like Netflix make it easy to find movies directed by women.

Watch Women's Sports

Don't miss out on women's sports. ESPNW covers major leagues like NWSL, WNBA, and NCAAW, while justwomenssports.com is dedicated solely to women's sports. WOW (Women of Wrestling) offers exciting events, which you can stream here.

Women's sports are gaining popularity across soccer, basketball, wrestling, and more. Stream most major events on:

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4. Read Books Written by Women

Women now publish more than 50% of all books, a trend that has boosted the book industry since 2020. Dive into any genre with books written by women, and explore a powerful list of 10 books by Black women.

Here are some top-rated books by women authors to get you started via Amazon.

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5. Play and Discover Women-Led Games

Many beloved games, including Portal, Celeste, the Uncharted series, and Centipede, were created by women. Games like Celeste have made significant cultural impacts, such as its role in trans representation. Explore lists like those from G2A and Microsoft to find games crafted by women.

6. Listen to Podcasts Hosted by Women

Whether you're interested in news, history, comedy, or true crime, there's a podcast for you. NY Public Radio has compiled a list of over 100 women-hosted podcasts, available on platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Amazon.

From IGN's podcast enthusiasts, here are some recommendations:

1. You're Wrong About

Sarah, a journalist, reconsiders historical figures and events that have been misrepresented. Listen on Apple.

2. Ladies & Tangents

Jeri and Ciara, best friends and cousins, share relatable conversations on companionship and human rights. Listen on Apple.

3. Scam Goddess

Laci Mosley explores historic and contemporary scams with comedians, offering true fun crime. Listen on Apple.

4. Axe of the Blood God

Kat Bailey, Nadia Oxford, and Eric Van Allen delve into the world of RPGs, covering Final Fantasy, Skyrim, and more. Listen on Apple.

5. What's Good Games

Andrea Rene, Brittney Brombacher, and Riana Manuel-Peña discuss the latest video game news and provide hands-on impressions. Listen on Apple.

6. My Favorite Murder

Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark host this original true crime comedy podcast, beloved by "Murderinos." Listen on Apple.

7. This Ends At Prom

BJ Colangelo and Harmony Colangelo analyze teen girl movies from queer, feminist, and trans perspectives. Listen on Apple.

8. Girlfriend Material

Rosie Turner shares funny stories and moving moments in this "Gay-Z" podcast, welcoming everyone on their LGBTQ+ journey. Listen on Apple.

9. A Little Queer

Capri and Ashley explore queer culture, advice, and media in this engaging podcast. Listen on Apple.

10. The Artist In Me Is Dead

Rhonda Willers and guests explore creativity and how to nurture it back to life. Listen on Apple.

11. Conversations With Moon Body Soul

Kaitee Tyner discusses holistic wellness and self-care inspiration. Listen on Apple.