In observance of holidays throughout the year, Odd Dog‘s Socially Conscious Committee compiles resources and recommendations for thoughtful observation and celebration. Explore our list of recommendations for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.
What are we reading?
Online
- Read a timeline of Women’s History in Seattle and influential women in the Pacific Northwest.
- Read biographies of important women throughout U.S. history from Time and the National Women’s History Museum.
- Watch and read biographies of influential local women shaping the community and leading Seattle.
Books
- Educated by Tara Westover
- Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
- The Power by Naomi Alderman
- The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore
- Her Body and Other Parties: Stories by Carmen Maria Machado
- The Color Purple by Alice Walker
Who are we celebrating?
Read more about the women who have profoundly impacted the lives of the Odd Dog team.
Chanty Uch
From Danté: Today, I want to honor my mother, Chanty Uch, whose story of resilience deeply inspires me. Surviving the brutalities of war in Cambodia and the hardships of refugee life, she brought our family to the United States with strength and positivity that, even today, seems boundless. Despite the shadows of her past, she embodies an incredible light, teaching me the invaluable lesson of perseverance. Her journey has not only shaped my identity as a first-generation Cambodian-American but also paved a path for our family’s future. My mother’s legacy is a testament to the power of hope and the unyielding human spirit.
Darlene Knecht
Mrs. Kathy Dungan
From Talia: I’d like to recognize one of the most impactful teachers I had along the way today: Kathy Dungan, my 1st- and 2nd-grade teacher. It’s incredible how much of a difference an aspirational and dedicated educator can have; I credit Mrs. Dungan for my lasting passion for writing, which has been foundational in my continued education, career, and life.
Photo courtesy of KGVO. Read more about Mrs. Dungan’s 2019 Elementary Educator of the Year award below.
What are we listening to?
- Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Podcast from NPR
- The Retrievals with Susan Burton, Podcast from Serial Productions
- Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
- Terrible, Thanks for Asking with Nora McInerny
- Stolen Season 1: The Search for Jermain with Connie Walker, Podcast from Gimlet Media
What are we watching?
Movies
- Women Talking
- The Woman King
- Frida
- Barbie
- Battle of the Sexes
- Hidden Figures
Additional resources and ideas
- 50 Films to Watch During Women’s History Month from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- International Women’s Day Stories of Redefining Motherhood – watch the 2023 event sponsored by The Moth and the Gates Foundation Discovery Center
How are we getting involved?
- Support 250 women-owned independent businesses at Pike Place Market
- Explore woman-owned businesses in your area – an interactive map from the Intentionalist.
- Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8.
- Visit the Seattle Art Museum to see solo exhibitions of female artists like Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Anida Yoeu Ali, and Elizabeth Malaska.
- Use SEAforSHE Badges of Honor stickers for social and Zoom backgrounds.
Where are we donating?
- UNICEF – Girls Education
- Planned Parenthood
- Center for Reproductive Rights
- REST (Real Escape from Sex Trafficking)
Have other ideas you think we should add? Email us.
