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Durham mayor proclaims March 2025 International Women’s History Month
Summary
Mayor Leonardo Williams read a proclamation recognizing March 2025 as International Women’s History Month and urged residents to uplift women, including transgender and gender-diverse residents, and to celebrate their civic and community contributions.
Mayor Leonardo Williams read a proclamation at the March 16 Durham City Council meeting declaring March 2025 as International Women’s History Month in the city of Durham. Williams said the month is an opportunity to honor women who have shaped Durham as "leaders, educators, caregivers, advocates, entrepreneurs, and change makers," and urged residents to support women and girls across the city.
The proclamation affirms the city’s commitment to fostering "dignity, safety, respect, and opportunity for women, girls, and children," and explicitly includes transgender women and gender-diverse residents. Williams presented the proclamation near the start of the meeting and invited community recognition of local leaders and advocates.
