At IGN, we proudly celebrate the women who shape our industry and the world—their creativity, inspiration, empowerment, and positive impact. This isn't just for March; it's a year-round commitment. Join us in celebrating and amplifying women's voices. Here’s everything you need to know about Women's History Month and how to celebrate it this March.
Women's History Month originated from a 1987 petition by the National Women’s History Project, aiming to recognize women's contributions to the United States and their achievements across various fields.
Interestingly, it began as “Women’s History Week” in 1982, expanding to a month-long national celebration in 1987. Since 1995, every U.S. President has issued a proclamation designating March as Women’s History Month.
1. Learn About Women in History and Share Their Stories
Explore the remarkable stories of women throughout history—inventors, leaders, and more. Excellent resources include museum websites like the Smithsonian, women-led organizations such as StoryCorps, and reputable historical publishers like The History Channel.
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2. Support Women-Owned Businesses and Professionals
Support women in business—from artists to streamers and beyond. Shop online at Etsy, browse Women Owned Business Directories like WBD and FoundedByHer, or use Amazon's filter to find women-owned retailers. Beyond purchasing, actively supporting women's career growth is crucial. SoundGirls, for example, fosters a strong support network for women in the audio industry. Sharing success stories and promoting organizations offering workshops and networking resources significantly aids women in business.
Also see: 14 Great Women Comic Book Writers.
3. Watch Movies or Shows Featuring Women or Directed by Women
Hulu features shows and movies with Black female leads, and Showtime's SHOWTIME WOMEN® showcases films and documentaries from female talents.
Following the 2025 Oscars, consider watching award-winning films like Anora, starring Oscar winner Mikey Madison.
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What We Said in Our Anora Review:
Writer Lex Briscuso stated, "Sean Baker’s hysterical and moving Anora serves up its lead character’s purity of heart on a silver platter, showing us what it means to be let down just when the world seems so full of possibility. In this frank exploration of sex work, class, and the promises we make and break, the director reaches our souls and reminds us life isn’t all it seems to be through a story of outcasts and outsiders."
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Beyond female leads, celebrate legendary films directed by women, such as Barbie, American Psycho, and The Hurt Locker. Netflix offers easy browsing for women-directed films.
Don't forget women's sports! ESPNW covers major leagues (NWSL, WNBA, NCAAW, etc.), and justwomenssports.com is dedicated entirely to women's athletics. We also highlight WOW (Women of Wrestling). Stream major events on:
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4. Read Books Written by Women
Women now publish over 50% of all books. Explore the vast array of genres and authors. For a powerful starting point, consider these 10 books by Black women.
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5. Play and Discover Women-Led Games
Many fantastic games are created by women—from Portal and Celeste to the Uncharted series and Centipede. Learn more about the underrepresentation of women in game development (around 22%) and explore game lists featuring women creators on G2A, Microsoft, and other platforms.
6. Listen to Podcasts Hosted by Women
From news and history to comedy and true crime, countless podcasts are hosted by women. NY Public Radio offers a list of over 100. Here are a few recommendations:
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