Bergen Community College

Learn about the buried history of the outrageous, often brilliant women, who founded the modern women’s movement from 1966 to 1971.

Watch a film that challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which makes it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself.

All are welcome to kick off this year’s Women’s History Month with lunch prepared by Bergen’s Culinary Program.

Tara Norman, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Planned Parenthood, will speak to faculty, staff, and students on nurturing resilience.

Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress in 1968, ran for president in 1972. Supported by a motley crew of blacks, feminists, and young voters, this film covers their campaign-trail challenges.

Dr. Radhakrishnan shares her research findings on gender, development, globalization, and cultural change in India, South Africa, and the US.

Attend a half-day conference in honor of International Women’s Day featuring speakers and a luncheon to commemorate the work of women in higher education at Bergen and within the community.