Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” –Maya Angelou

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a special day in which we honor and acknowledge the ongoing battle for women’s rights. It’s also a celebration. A day to truly hold up those women who have helped shape the world as we know it today. The courageous women who fought for change, stood up for what was right, and let their voices be heard. Women like the great Wilma Rudolph, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks and the ever-strong Winnie Mandela.

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