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2026 International Women's Day Program

International Women's Day 2026: Toward Just Digital Futures

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: Louis Stokes Library, 4th Floor, Howard University
Admission: Free and Open to the Public

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Friday Writing Room

The Friday Writing Room (FWR) is a structured writing community for mid-career women faculty at Howard University, designed to support protected writing time, consistency, and community.

Participants meet weekly for uninterrupted writing and join two in-person seminars during the semester.

Registration is limited. Register HERE

Past Events

CWGGL Research in Conversation Series Featuring: Anika Maaza Simpson, Ph.D.

Join us for a thought-provoking book talk with Dr. Anika Maaza Simpson, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Howard University, as she discusses her book Single Black Mother.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/Pe5ah45RdFHs3AkE8

Spring 2026 Connect with CWGGL

HeForShe Town Hall

Our second annual #HeForShe Town Hall emphasized the role of men in promoting gender equality and challenging patriarchy. The event provided an opportunity for students and faculty to engage in meaningful conversation and featured panelists who discussed the responsibility of individuals in positions of power and the importance of recognizing the hegemonic position of men on campus.

Breaking Barriers and Making Change

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership hosted the seventh annual International Women’s Day celebration, Breaking Barriers and Making Change—Black Women in Tech.

The Howard Woman in Sports: A Conversation with Innovators and Icons

Co-sponsored with Women in Sports and Events – DC Chapter, this roundtable discussion featured and celebrated Howard women in sports.