Mar 6, 2026
This year’s Women’s History Month Theme urges us to celebrate women who are taking charge in regard to sustainability, and this International Women’s Day urges us to give to gain.
March is Women’s History Month, and March 8th is International Women’s Day. Originally, Women’s History Week celebrated the week of March 8th. Now, Women’s History Month exists to recognize women’s many accomplishments throughout history. International Women’s Day came soon after as a global recognition day of women’s accomplishments.
This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”, designated by the National Women's History Alliance. This theme empowers the world to recognize and celebrate women leading in sustainability outside of pure environmental challenges, but also financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity.
For International Women’s Day on March 8th, we’re celebrating the theme “Give to Gain,” encouraging generosity and collaboration. This worldwide call to donate and share knowledge and resources not only empowers women but also provides more opportunities for women to thrive.
In line with both themes, Torch is not only a sustainable online magazine but also addresses intergenerational equity by featuring Black women writers and provides financial sustainability by paying Black women professional rates for publication in Torch Magazine and for readings and workshop facilitation. We also hope you celebrate International Women’s Day by supporting Torch and Black women writers.
Below are a few ways you can continue inspiring inclusion during Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with Torch.
Events
March 4-7th – Meet us at AWP!
March 9th - Writing Circle
Torch Magazine
Support Torch
In celebrating women, we also want to thank each and every person who donated to our 2026 Amplify Austin campaign. With your help, we raised $2,875! You can still support Torch by donating here.
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About Torch Literary Arts
Torch Literary Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established with love and intention in 2006 to publish and promote creative writing by Black women. We publish contemporary writing by experienced and emerging writers alike. Torch has featured work by Toi Derricotte, Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Crystal Wilkinson, Patricia Smith, Natasha Trethewey, Elizabeth Alexander, and others. Programs include the Wildfire Reading Series, workshops, an annual retreat, and special events.
Help Torch continue to publish and promote Black women writers by donating today.
Media Contact Information:
Brittany Heckard
Communications Associate
bheckard@torchliteraryarts.org
(512) 641-9251