Women's History Month Coverage

Leadership, community, arts: Choose your way to engage during Women's History Month

The Women's Center at NC State offers 5 ways to honoring the history and achievements of women.

Equal education, unequal pay: Why is there still a gender pay gap in 2024?

Whether women earn a post-secondary certificate or graduate from a top-tier university, they still make about 71 cents on the dollar compared with men at the same education level, Census Bureau research found.

Women leading the way in construction industry celebrate Women in Construction Week

The construction industry isn't always a career path women consider when looking at their future - but this week, women in construction are gathering to celebrate and spotlight the many opportunities.

10 books to help your family celebrate Women's History Month

Librarian Sarah Stanley shares 10 books that feature strong female characters and topics.

Sarah Stanley, St. Timothy's School in Raleigh

'She changed the world:' These 12 North Carolina women who shaped history will inspire you

Despite not being allowed to vote, despite having no property rights, despite being forced to submit to laws they had no voice in - powerful women have been shaking up history for generations.

Durham's renaissance woman: Mayor Elaine O'Neal's unconventional path to leadership

Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal, a beacon of leadership and advocacy, shares her insights into a life dedicated to public service.

Kaila Curry, WRAL audience engagement producer

Winston-Salem hosts first Women's History Month parade

The city of Winston-Salem saw its first parade in honor of International Women's Month in partnership with a nonprofit organization on Saturday.

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March is Women's History Month - here's how to salute NC women entrepreneurs

In North Carolina, we have been blessed with so many successful, influential, pioneering women business owners. But we don’t know all of their stories, and many of their stories are at risk of being forgotten. Here's how we can—and should—help.

Durham activist will be honored on US quarter

Pauli Murray was a lawyer, Episcopal priest and a staunch civil, queer and women's rights advocate.

Durham trailblazer to be honored on U.S. quarter in 2024

Pauli Murray was a lawyer, Episcopal priest and a staunch civil, queer and women's rights advocate. In 2024, she will be honored on the U.S. quarter as part of the American Women Quarters Program through the United States Mint.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

More than a third of all downtown Fayetteville businesses are owned by women

In honor of Women's History Month, Fayetteville is celebrating its more than 70 women-owned businesses in downtown.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Explained: Why Women's History Month is celebrated in March

In honor of the start of Women's History Month, here's a look back at its origins.

Durham makes history with first African-American female fire battalion chief

Angelica Greene, one of Durham's longest serving active female firefighters, is now leading the force as battalion chief.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Get out your crayons, and check out this coloring book featuring amazing women from Durham

In honor of Women's History Month, Discover Durham has digitally published a coloring book that features some amazing women from Durham.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Marbles lines up women's history month, St. Patrick's Day activities

Marbles is open to visitors, but you must purchase your tickets in advance.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

NC artists touring Harriet Tubman sculpture unveiled in Halifax

Historic Halifax is celebrating Women's History Month with a special tribute to Harriet Tubman.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Take the Kids: Dive into women's history at NC Museum of History's 'You Have to Start a Thing'

March is Women's History Month, and that makes it the perfect time to check out the N.C. Museum of History's exhibit "You Have to Start a Thing."

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Why Women's History Month is in March

In honor of the start of Women's History Month, here's a look back at its origins.

NC Women's History: Dr. Annie Louise Wilkerson delivered over 8,000 Raleigh babies

If you were born in Raleigh between the 1940s and 1990s, there's a good chance Dr. Wilkerson is the one who delivered you. She delivered over 8,000 babies -- and some of those babies grew up to become mothers, who had her help deliver the next generation of Raleighites.

NC Women's History: Dr. Annie Louise Wilkerson delivered over 8,000 Raleigh babies, blazed trails for women in healthcare

Wilkerson was a 'Mother' to thousands of Raleigh's women - guiding more than 8,000 expecting mothers through their pregnancy journey, helping them safely become mothers themselves.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Talk Stoop: Women Warriors of Our Generation

To celebrate Women's History Month, Talk Stoop welcomed four phenomenal women to share their stories about their rise to the top and how they became the women that they are today.

Duke surgeon leads $13M clinical trial, honored by Time magazine

Named one of Time magazine's Most Influential Americans, Dr. Shelley Hwang is changing the way the world treats breast cancer.

First female chief of breast surgery at Duke named one of Time's 'Most Influential Americans'

Named one of Time magazine's Most Influential Americans, Dr. Shelley Hwang is changing the way the world treats breast cancer.

Lena Tillett, WRAL anchor/reporter & Hannah Webster, WRAL.com editor

7 quotes from inspiring women

For Women's History Month, take inspiration from Oprah Winfrey, Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony, Michelle Obama, Eleanor Roosevelt, Malala Yousafzai and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

7 quotes from inspiring women

For Women's History Month, take inspiration from Oprah Winfrey, Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony, Michelle Obama, Eleanor Roosevelt, Malala Yousafzai and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.