Women’s History Month celebrates the contributions women have made to the United States and recognizes the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.

Public Fresno State events this week include:

Now through March 31: Akoma Art Exhibit: Celebrating Black Women Artists, sponsored by the Africana Studies Program, Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery, Fresno State Library, curated by Vanessa Addison-Williams and Tyler Alcé. Akoma is the Adinkra symbol for “heart,” signifying the heart of a community-based practice and vision that Black women artists offer to uplift Black women, culture and history. Contact: Dr. Meta Schettler, mschettl@csufresno.edu.

March 11: Identity poetry workshop series, led by master of fine arts graduate Angelina Leanos, from noon to 1 p.m. at Thomas Building, Room 110. Contact: Kathy Moua, kathybk@mail.fresnostate.edu.

March 11: Poetry event, sponsored by the American Indian Programs and Services Team at the Cross Cultural and Gender Center, noon to 1 p.m. at Thomas Building, Room 110. Sessions will focus on indigenous cultural beliefs, heritage and traditions to empower students to discuss how heritage and culture impact their lives and identities. Students can customize their personal poetry journals through a guided presentation by master of fine arts graduate and Cross Cultural and Gender Center student staff member Angelina Leanos with worksheets, writing utensils, art materials and journals (while supplies last). Registration link. Contact: Kathy Moua, kathybk@mail.fresnostate.edu.

March 14: “Bella” movie showing, presented by Cineculture and the Jewish Studies Program, from 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peters Education Center Auditorium at the Student Recreation Center. By director Jeff Lieberman, “Bella” chronicles the political career of American political activist Bella Abzug. A discussion with Lieberman follows the film. Contact: Dr. Mary Husain, mhusain@csufresno.edu, or Dr. Jill Fields, jfields@csufresno.edu.

Visit Fresno State News to see more events this month.