Women’s History Month Features!

Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.

Throughout the month we will not only recognize outstanding women in music but also share short biographical data on local and national women who have tremendously impacted society.  From a music perspective, we will air a countdown of the Top 31 Female Rock and Roll Singers on Friday, March 31. In addition, The hosts of The Saturday Night R&B House Party will recognize outstanding female R&B artists of the 1960s – 1980s on their weekly show.

On Consider This that airs Sundays at 11 a.m. Regan Brown (pictured below) will present a four-part series, titled, IT Girls Needed – Examining the Gender Gap in STEM.  It will address stereotypes and biases that are impacting women of different races, ethnicities or cultures.  The four part series will include the following:

1. Episode I – Education (March 5)  addresses the myth of the math brain. Research show no innate cognitive difference between men and women. The guest is high school student and future architect, Payton Eaves. 
2. Episode II –  Professional (March 12)  addresses the underrepresentation of women in  the STEM workforce.  The guest is the Executive Director of the Gaston College Textile Center, Jasmine Cox.
3. Episode III – Research (March 19) addresses why there has not been a significant increase in the number of women in STEM faculty positions.  The guest will be announced. 
4. Episode IV – Boots on the Ground  (March 26)  addresses the Dottie Rose Foundation that focuses on building the next generation of female technologists by equipping them with the skills, confidence and voice to be creators versus consumers of technology. The guest is Founder & Executive Director, Dr. Sharon Jones.

Finally, you will have an opportunity to win tickets for the Ruston Kelly Weakness Tour on Sunday, April 16 at the Underground, Charlotte, NC and VIP tickets for the Samia – Honey Tour on Monday, April 17 at the Visulite Theater, Charlotte, NC.  Specific details about the contests will be announced on-air.