Across the world, Women’s History Month is a time to honor women’s strength, stories and impact.
Women’s History Month highlights the progress women have fought for, the ways their contributions shape everyday life and the barriers women continue to face.
The month of March serves as a reminder that gender equity benefits everyone: stronger communities, fairer workplaces and more opportunities for all.
It is also a moment to celebrate women’s achievements, honor their stories and ensure their voices are seen and heard.
ASCC brought that purpose onto campus on Wednesday, March 4th. The event featured a free photo booth, friendship-bracelet making, snow cones and a bloom bar. Creating a space for everyone to celebrate in a fun and welcoming setting.
Students only needed their student ID in order to participate. Students moved through stations, starting at the bloom bar, where they selected colorful flowers to create their own bouquets.
Students went to the snow cone stand for a treat, choosing from different flavors.
The bracelet-making table was busy with friends making bracelets and choosing different types of charms.
At the end was the photo booth where groups of friends took pictures with props. The event was filled with students, and showed that they were enjoying it.
Natalie Garcia, a Kinesiology major, was joined by a friend. Both of them got flowers from the bloom bar and a snow cone.
When being asked what Women’s Month means to Garcia, she said the month feels like a celebration for all the women who came before and fought for women’s rights. Like the chance to go to college and earn as many degrees as they want.
She added that even small freedoms matter and women now try not to take them for granted, Garcia said.
Mabel Fairbank is a woman figure who inspires Garcia. She said she was the first African American figure skater to make it big in figure skating. She fought to be in the sport and was determined to break racial barriers.
“She is the reason why many people of color can do this sport,” Gracia said.
“Define the odds, have a rise in education and hopes to continue,” is what empowerment looks like for Garcia. She said it is important for women to keep setting goals, especially for women of color in today’s society.
Amanda Monroy, a Political Science major who is the Student Body President of Associated Students of Cerritos College (ASCC). Celebrating Women’s Month means everything to Monroy; the ASCC has been working on this event since November, she said.
Dean Miller is a woman who inspires Monroy. Elizabeth Miller, known as Dean Miller, is the Dean of Student Services. Monroy said she is a powerful woman who has helped her become stronger by standing for what she believes in and navigating being president of ASCC.
“Dream big, no dream is too big. Don’t let the critics stop you, prove them wrong,” is the advice Monroy would give to women at Cerritos College.
Monroy said funding events like these is one way the college can better support women.
She explained that women’s events are very important, it makes progress for women’s equality.
Events like these give students a chance to connect, be creative and honor women’s progress. Even if it was small, students are reminded why women’s history matters.
