Chelsea Celebrates Women’s History Month

On Tuesday, March 23^rd, Chelsea School’s month-long celebration of Women’s History culminated in a remarkable school-wide event. A virtual panel of women from a diversity of occupations and professional backgrounds were brought together to discuss the importance of women’s history with our students.

The panel included Melissa Boston, educator, school administrator, and college professor; Beth Brittan-Powell, Director of Research Collaboration at the University of Maryland; Michelle Freeman, Senior Economist at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Makeba Griffin, CEO of Dynasty Styling Studios, LLC; Bernice Harleston, attorney; Phoenix Miranda, artist and vocalist; and Sheri Parks, VP of Strategic Initiatives at the Maryland Institute of College and Art.

The panelists were asked to weigh in on a variety of topics regarding women’s history. The first half of the event was an all-school discussion about the importance of celebrating women’s history. Students learned about disparities and injustices that women have faced historically, and about the pioneers and heroes who fought for change and equity. The second half of the event was specifically geared towards the women and young women of Chelsea, who discussed a variety of topics relating to women’s experiences.

“It is very important for our young ladies to see successful women from a variety of different professions,” said Hawa Turay, Chelsea School’s transition coordinator. “Hearing these women articulate their experiences and sharing gems of advice and experience with our students was so powerful.”