Updated: 4:01 AM EST March 9, 2021
MONROE, Michigan — In March, Monroe County Community College has nearly a dozen programs to celebrate and educate during Women's History Month 2021, and nearly all of them are virtual events.
All programs will be via Zoom video conference unless otherwise noted, find the signup links at www.monroeccc.edu/events.
March 9: "Women Who Rise: Our Lineage of Leadership" with Robin West Smith, 11 a.m., will discuss stories of women throughout American history whose contributions to society in the 20th century paved the way for industrial, political and social foundation.
March 11: "Women's Health" with Katie Valley, 9 a.m., focuses on body image and includes topics such as myths surrounding health and weight including and introduction of “Health at Every Size Concept”; understanding size diversity and the dangers of weight stigma or weight discrimination; the history of diet culture on racism and the oppression of women; risk factors for poor body image, benefits of positive body image and transforming health through non-dieting, self-care, self-compassion and body acceptance.