The Legacy Foundation for Women is gearing up for International Women’s Month, and we are making history again with Women in the City and the International Women’s Legacy Parade.
Women have made an impact on our local community for decades. These contributions have been seen throughout the medical field, education, community services, business, ministry, media and many more. Women have long played a vital role in the history of our communities.
For some years, the Legacy Foundation for Women, a grassroots 501c3 philanthropic organization, has served as an organization that is dedicated to telling the stories and recognizing pioneering and trailblazing women that are leaving a legacy in the community.
Although the foundation’s mission is to celebrate women and girls of color, during the month of March, our initiative expands beyond women of color. Each March, our foundation hosts its International Women’s Campaign, “Women in the City,” in celebration of all women for International Women’s Month.
During the month of March, the foundation invites women of all races and cultures to stand in celebration of the triumphs that women have made. The month-long celebration challenges women to show acts of kindness to other women throughout the month with its kickoff salute on Tuesday, March 8th, International Women’s Day. On that day, the foundation invites all women to pause for a moment of silence at 9:00am in salute to women throughout history that have made an impact on others. Saturday, March 9th at 1:00pm is the International Women’s Legacy Parade of the Triad, held in downtown Winston-Salem ending at Corpening Plaza. The purpose of the celebration is to empower and highlight the development of women in many capacities. The 2024 Grand Marshal is Councilmember Barbara Burke. This parade is supported and sponsored by several local businesses and organizations such as the City of Winston-Salem, Truliant Federal Credit Union, Novant Health, Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Piedmont Federal Saving Banking, Caudill’s Electric and Flow Automotive.
“The Legacy Foundation for Women is proud to host and empower women and girls in the community,” said Dr. Alicia Bailey, founder of the organization. “We hope that little girls all over our community will attend the parade to see women doing amazing things in many different capacities. It’s going to be great!” For more information on the International Women’s Legacy Parade of the Triad and Legacy Foundation for Women, please visit legacyfoundationforwomen.com.
