Social Media Celebrates #WomensEqualityDay

Each year, Aug. 26 marks the day that the United States Congress passed the 19th Amendment in 1920, officially granting women the right to vote. “This was the culmination of a massive, peaceful civil rights movement by women that had its formal beginnings in 1848 at the world’s first women’s rights convention,” the National Women’s History Project writes.

Women’s Equality Day celebrates this momentous day in history by remembering influential leaders, activists and policymakers that continue to make this world a better place for women. It celebrates how far women have come and recognizes the many things that are still yet to come in the fight towards gender equality. Many took to social media to commemorate the occasion.

Twitter Celebrates Women on Women’s Equality Day

Happy #WomensEqualityDay! Thank you to all the women (and men) who continue to work towards true equality for all! pic.twitter.com/UQ9FqqC9SM

— Laura Benanti (@LauraBenanti) August 26, 2016

Here's to #WomensEqualityDay and the incredible young women to creating a society where ALL genders are equal pic.twitter.com/7e8wR0g0gb

— HuffPostWomen (@HuffPostWomen) August 26, 2016

#OTD in 1920, the 19th Amendment was officially adopted: https://t.co/ILosk6R9z3 #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/hAf0hOtzJb

— Getty Images (@GettyImages) August 26, 2016

Today, we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay! We stand on the shoulders of women of valor, courage who were determined to have our voices heard.

— Donna Brazile (@donnabrazile) August 26, 2016

#WomensEqualityDay reminds us that equality benefits everyone: daughters and granddaughters, sons and grandsons. pic.twitter.com/OV1MjSKFqV

— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) August 26, 2016

One of the goals should be demanding pay equity for women workers, and I hope men everywhere will fight for that, too. #WomensEqualityDay

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) August 26, 2016

Happy #WomensEqualityDay! #NOH8 pic.twitter.com/Jq3D28yHT6

— NOH8 Campaign (@NOH8Campaign) August 26, 2016

#WomensEqualityDay ,although I wish that was every day, I will still celebrate today!! pic.twitter.com/GYeD73evEp

— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) August 26, 2016

On this #WomensEqualityDay celebrate those who advocated to ensure that all our votes count. pic.twitter.com/VHdKT6obIv

— Girl Scouts (@girlscouts) August 26, 2016

Happy #WomensEqualityDay! We've come a long way, but the fight continues. pic.twitter.com/T6tyTgQKDU

— refinery29 (@Refinery29) August 26, 2016

Don’t underestimate the power of a woman. Happy #WomensEqualityDay from #TheHungerGames. pic.twitter.com/L8yWRNWRDC

— Mockingjay – Part 2 (@TheHungerGames) August 26, 2016

I love this so much. Gave me chills. #ImWithHer #WomensEqualityDay https://t.co/deidMB6hk3

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 26, 2016

97 years after women won the vote women's earnings still aren't equal. #WomensEqualityDay #EqualPay pic.twitter.com/FrqvZoO5qo

— US Labor Department (@USDOL) August 26, 2016

We are grateful to the women before us who fought for our rights. Let's unite and celebrate #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/wW8OSdajYD

— Malvika Iyer (@MalvikaIyer) August 26, 2016

When you invest in girls and #women, there is a ripple effect and everybody wins. Happy #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/pBQpHzMxXx

— Katja Iversen (@Katja_Iversen) August 26, 2016

Happy anniversary,19th Amendment! We’re proud of ACLU’s foremothers who helped make this happen. #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/pdjUXf88tK

— ACLU National (@ACLU) August 26, 2016

We've come a long way, but there's still more to do to make sure women are truly treated equally. #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/B7C0Nk27T5

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 26, 2016

On #WomensEqualityDay, reflecting on this quote from my mentor & shero, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. pic.twitter.com/8MHouMec0y

— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) August 26, 2016

"human rights are women’s rights & women’s rights are human rights." – @HillaryClinton #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/gxD9wF8iwt

— Tyler Oakley (@tyleroakley) August 26, 2016

Happy #WomensEqualityDay !!! Eliza Schuyler Hamilton was one woman who has inspired me very much.

— Phillipa Soo (@Phillipasoo) August 26, 2016

Get ready to #WERK with this playlist for #WomensEqualityDay https://t.co/tG1lCCEnQE pic.twitter.com/zwanvabFbW

— broadway.com (@broadwaycom) August 26, 2016

Here’s to all the fiercely independent ladies defying gravity! What does #WomensEqualityDay mean to you? pic.twitter.com/FDCx3mdl1E

— Wicked the Musical (@WICKED_Musical) August 26, 2016

Happy #WomensEqualityDay! pic.twitter.com/N9Nbsf5V0k

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) August 26, 2016

“Equality is a human fight, not a female fight.” – #FriedaPinto #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/6L9kTLCZLX

— Lana Parrilla (@LanaParrilla) August 26, 2016

If men knew they had to give birth, there’d be 0 population!! Women are strong & deserve to be treated as such! #WomensEqualityDay

— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) August 26, 2016

#WomensEqualityDay -gratitude to the women who fought for our rights and renewed commitment to continue the battle pic.twitter.com/OGrNDEQOww

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) August 26, 2016

That moment when @DrNeilTyson shuts down your sexist joke about women in science.#WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/gGwDICp9lS

— Charles Clymer (@cmclymer) August 26, 2016

On #WomensEqualityDay, let's recommit to protecting the right to vote and our ongoing struggle for equality. pic.twitter.com/ebOTyM3pih

— Hillary for America (@HFA) August 26, 2016

We will not take no for an answer. RT if you believe the fight for equality is far from over. #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/ZpYCTLbetk

— AmnestyInternational (@amnesty) August 26, 2016

"I'm not a shrinking violet,
A solid rock am I!" #WomensEqualityDayhttps://t.co/ojoHf8BwNG

— Something Rotten! (@RottenBroadway) August 26, 2016

Shout out to all the women out there hustling and making a mark. #WomensEqualityDay pic.twitter.com/GRXnSSnkr2

— Daymond John (@TheSharkDaymond) August 26, 2016

96 years ago, women were given a voice. 2016, a woman is running for President. #WomensEqualityDay #19thAmendment pic.twitter.com/dfAKWCSGWM

— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) August 26, 2016

Happy #WomensEqualityDay to all the trailblazers out there making progress for the #StateofWomen!https://t.co/60QTnt7LsZ

— UnitedStateofWomen (@USWomen2016) August 26, 2016

How are you celebrating Women’s Equality Day?