Celebrating Women This Month Who Are Shaping a Stronger, More Sustainable Future– How San Antonio Is Celebrating
Women’s History Month has long honored the contributions of women to history, culture, and society. This year’s national theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” highlights women’s leadership across environmental, economic, and social justice movements.
The theme arrives at a time of notable federal policy shifts affecting issues central to many women’s lives. While this month remains a time to celebrate achievement, it is also a moment to assess the political climate in which those achievements must be protected.
Shaping a Sustainable Future Means Protecting People
“Shaping a sustainable future” is often associated with climate policy and green economies. But sustainability also means maintaining the social and legal frameworks that support equality and equity.
Since the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade, abortion access has been determined at the state level, resulting in a patchwork of laws that range from protections in some states to near-total bans in others.
The Trump administration has reversed prior federal guidance related to emergency abortion care, signed executive orders ending federal DEI programs, supported changes to workplace enforcement priorities, and currently backing legislation such as the SAVE Act— a measure critics contend it could pose additional barriers to voter participation for women who have changed their names due to marriage or divorce.
On environmental policy, the current administration has prioritized expanded fossil fuel production, rolled back certain federal climate regulations, and withdrawn from international climate commitments adopted during the Biden administration.
At the state level, similar shifts are unfolding. In Texas, the state Comptroller’s office announced the removal of women and minority owned businesses from eligibility under the Historically Underutilized Business program for state contracts, restructuring it to serve only service disabled veterans under a new name, Veteran Heroes United in Business.
Celebrating Women Who Lead Change
Despite these political challenges, women continue to drive transformative change. Their work reflects the broader meaning of sustainability, building systems that endure and uplift future generations.
While national conversations often focus on policy and politics, Women’s History Month also offers practical ways for individuals to show support in their own communities. Honoring women can extend beyond acknowledgment and into everyday action that strengthens local institutions, businesses, and civic life.
Here’s how you can celebrate this month and beyond:
Attend Women’s History Month Events
San Antonio offers several opportunities to celebrate. To showcase women-owned businesses or events, please email contact@saobserver.com.
International Women’s Day March
Sunday, March 8, 10:30 a.m.
Starts at Travis Park and ends at Alamo Plaza
Mujeres Marcharan Coalition presents a 1.5 mile march and rally adopts the UN theme “Accelerating Equality: Technology, Innovation, and Education,” focusing on closing the digital divide for rural and low income women in Texas.
Latina Spring: Femme Frontera Showcase
Tuesday, March 3
Doors 6:30 p.m.; Film 7:00 p.m.
UNAM San Antonio, 600 Hemisfair Plaza Way
Presented by the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute and partners, featuring films by Latina and Indigenous women directors.
Breaking the Grid: The Five Women Who Entered Formula 1
Saturday, March 14, 2 to 3 p.m.
Collins Garden Library
Award winning historian Elizabeth Blackstock explores the lives of the only five women to compete in Formula 1.
I Am Every Woman Jazz Festival
March 20, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Japanese Tea Garden
A live musical tribute honoring the voices and legacy of women. Click here for tickets.
Legacy of Influence: Honoring the Women of San Antonio ISD
On display through March 30
Mission Branch Library, 3134 Roosevelt Ave.
An exhibit highlighting women whose contributions shaped San Antonio history.
Related: Women’s History Month Events
Support Women Owned Businesses
Investing in women entrepreneurs strengthens local economies and reinforces community infrastructure.
The Jerk Shack
10234 TX 151 Suite 103
Founded by Chef Nicola Blaque, a Culinary Institute of America graduate and Army veteran bringing Caribbean cuisine to San Antonio.
Cake Thieves
1602 E Houston St.
A vegan only pastry shop in Dignowity Hill offering donuts, coffee cakes, and more.
Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen
1816 N New Braunfels Ave.
Serving authentic New Orleans creole cuisine with its award winning French Quarter flavors.
