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Celebrating Women's History

This International Women's Day and throughout March, TODAY is sharing stories that reflect and celebrate women from the past, present and future.

25 Taylor Swift lyrics that celebrate women and female friendship

The megastar is known for giving musical nods to her close friends.

The romance genre is on the rise. The Ripped Bodice bookstore is meeting readers there

This romance-only bookstore wants to "joyfully greet" readers of the genre, whether they're seasoned or just starting.
Ripped Bodice book store
Ripped Bodice book store

Three decades after she testified, Anita Hill reflects on sexual harassment in the workplace

More than 30 years after her testimony against Clarence Thomas, the law professor talks about change and her hope for the future.
Anita Hill
Anita Hill

For plus-size figure skater Courtney Michaud, joy is the main event

Plus, other skaters in the sport discuss shedding the signifiers for who belongs on the ice.

These are the women who made IVF possible

These are the women who played a role in the development of IVF, from Miriam Menkin in the 1930s to Georgeanna Seegar Jones in the late 70s and 80s.

Why I was jealous of my daughter in this viral photo

When do we, as grown women, lose that free spirit?
Alice Parker
Alice Parker

Soap operas have connected generations of women for years, including my own family

Daytime soap operas have been a constant in my life since I was very young, and I have always shared the passion with my mom.

The history and meaning behind Women's History Month colors

Here's when — and why — this trio of hues became linked to the month-long celebration.
votes for women ribbons on blue background
votes for women ribbons on blue background

‘This is the raw me’: A trip down memory lane with soap opera icon Melody Thomas Scott

As the star of "The Young and the Restless" marks 45 years on the daytime soap opera, she's looking back on her iconic career with TODAY.com.
Three photos of Melody Thomas Scott at various points in her career
Three photos of Melody Thomas Scott at various points in her career

Complicated and trailblazing: The best shows about women to watch during Women's History Month

Women have always been on TV, but these shows moved the needle forward.

TODAY’s Hoda Kotb, Dylan Dreyer and more reveal the women who inspire them

In honor of Women's History Month, the ladies of TODAY are giving credit to the women who have made a difference in their own lives.
Sheinelle Jones, Hoda Kotb, Dylan Dreyer
Sheinelle Jones, Hoda Kotb, Dylan Dreyer