Women’s accomplishments highlighted

In honor of Women’s History Month, local nonprofits are holding three separate events.

On March 5 at 4 p.m., the Foundation for Women Warriors is hosting an online screening of “The Hello Girls.” This docu­mentary features rare 100-year-old footage of America’s first fe­male soldiers. In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They swore Army oaths, wore uniforms, held rank, and were subject to military jus­tice. By war’s end, they had connected over 26 million calls and were recognized by General John J. Pershing for their ser­vice. When they returned home however, the U.S. government told them they were never sol­diers. For 60 years, they fought their own government for rec­ognition. In 1977, with the help of Sen. Barry Goldwater and Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, they won.

To reserve a spot, visit https:// bit.ly/4hPyoJO.

On March 26 at 4 p.m. the Foundation of Women Warriors is hosting a virtual screening Netflix’s “The Six Triple Eight,” told firsthand by the women of the 6999 Central Postal Direc­tory Battalion. Known as the Six Triple Eight, was the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during WWII. Confronted with racism and sexism from their own leader­ship and troops, they cleared a backlog of over 17 million pieces of mail ensuring troops stayed in touch with their loved ones back home.

To reserve a spot, visit https:// bit.ly/4gUfIqT.

From March 27-30, The Rosin Box Project, a San Diego pre­mier contemporary ballet com­pany, is opening its 2025 season with “Empower,” a trailblazing female-led program. “Empower” features three brand-new cre­ations by San Diego’s bright­est emerging female choreog­raphers, including a stunning commissioned work by inter­nationally renowned guest art­ist Natasha Adorle to embody empowerment. Shows will be held at the Light Box Theater in ARTS District, Liberty Station. Tickets available at: https:// www.therosinboxproject.com/ empower.

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