Community Conversations have supported direct dialogue between SBCPHD staff in addressing health inequities with real-time interpretation in American Sign Language (ASL) and Mixteco (an indigenous language) and continue this work in English and Spanish. These meetings are a space for members of SBCPHD, Community-Based Organizations, and other partners to implement health equity principles in serving historically underserved communities in Santa Barbara County through the COVID-19 pandemic and a just recovery.
Learn more about Santa Barbara County’s Community Conversations by contacting Timothy Watts, Health Equity Coordinator.
Women’s History Month is observed annually during the month of March to commemorate the many accomplishments and contributions made by women throughout history. The beginnings of Women’s History Month date back to 1978 in Santa Rosa, California, where the Sonoma school district organized a weeklong celebration honoring women’s contributions to culture, history, and society. The idea caught on in many communities across the country, which led women’s groups to successfully lobby for national recognition. It was not until 1987 that the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to a month. Women’s History month coincides with International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, which has been sponsored by the United Nations since 1975.
The National Women’s History Alliance has declared the theme for 2023 as “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” This theme recognizes women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media and storytelling including print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs, podcasts, news, and social media. It honors women in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art, pursuing truth, and reflecting the human condition decade after decade.
Visit Women’s History Month to commemorate the vital role of women in American history.
