First of all, we would like to wish all of you a happy International Women’s Day.
We know, not much has changed on the equality front or crime rate front, or on any front to be true. However, small and pretty incredible steps are taken in the right direction and while they might not entirely change the course of a woman’s life in our society, it might somehow make things better for others.
Now let’s come back to the women’s day and its celebration.
Google Doodle, the absolute king of tributes, decided to celebrate the day with something different. They featured 12 incredible female artists and their work and stories on the platform to celebrate Women’s Day.
It's officially #IWD2018 in the 🌎🌍🌏! Explore stories from women all over the globe in today's #GoogleDoodle & share yours using #HerStoryOurStory! → https://t.co/ydJboV47yJ pic.twitter.com/FBNpCPtMK8
— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) March 7, 2018
The comic strips, made by the artists, divulge personal stories of a specific moment or event that has changed their lives and they’re incredibly beautiful in there own ways.
Here’s the complete list of the artists and their work, featured on the Google Doodle.
Anna Haifisch – Nov 1989
"A thing people hopefully take away from my story is that circumstances can change for the better even though the world might look like a dark and grim place sometimes."
– shares @anna_haifisch, 1 of 12 artists featured in our #IWD2018 #GoogleDoodle! → https://t.co/ydJboV47yJ pic.twitter.com/Fcr1dIIPVQ
— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) March 8, 2018
Chihiro Takeuchi – Ages and Stages
"IWD to me is an opportunity to share stories of Japanese women with people all around the 🌏 & to inspire young women to change the new millennium for the better."
– Chihiro Takeuchi, 1 of 12 artists featured in our #IWD2018 #GoogleDoodle! → https://t.co/ydJboV47yJ pic.twitter.com/Ebv8v4oTI1
— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) March 8, 2018
Estelí Meza – My Aunt Blossoms
"I hope that women who are in this situation feel comforted and
people are more sensitive to this reality."-shares Estelí Meza, 1 of 12 artists featured in our #IWD2018 #GoogleDoodle → https://t.co/ydJboV47yJ pic.twitter.com/ibODNR6kQR
— Google Doodles (@GoogleDoodles) March 8, 2018
Francesca Sanna – The Box
Isuri – Aarthi the Amazing
Karabo Poppy Moletsane – Ntsoaki’s Victory
Kaveri Gopalakrishnan – Up on the Roof
Laerte – Love
Philippa Rice – Trust
I'm so delighted that I got to make a #GoogleDoodle comic for International Women's Day! https://t.co/y3D3jUgdN2 #HerStoryOurStory @GoogleDoodles pic.twitter.com/4J7NBHCBzV
— Philippa Rice (@PhilippaRice) March 7, 2018
Saffa Khan – Homeland
Tillie Walden – Minutes
Tunalaya Dunn – Inwards
Each artist has a unique way of telling their incredible story and each and every one of them was able to combine the power of words and art to bring their stories to life for the viewers.
Google Doodle ran the initiative with #HerStoryOurStory through which they’re urging the women of this world to share their story with the world in their incredible and beautiful way. Here are some of the best from the trend, currently going viral on social media.
Women make a difference by drawing strength from who they are within. Do you credit your success to your inner strength? Tell us your story, using #HerStoryOurStory pic.twitter.com/X7NEhgFMjC
— Google India (@GoogleIndia) March 6, 2018
Sharing my story for @GoogleIndia
Struggled with depression for 3 years now, but overcame with a careful regimen of medication, exercise, shopping and puns. Think I did okay! #HerStoryOurStory— Anuya Jakatdar (@anuyeaah) March 7, 2018
Every time a doodle of mine launches in Taiwan I think of my grandmother, my 阿媽 who lives there. For IWD, I'm honoring everything she does for us and making a promise for next time to give her my all, just as she gives hers. #HerStoryOurStory -"下次再見/See You Next Time" (1/3) pic.twitter.com/AW7itFjTwM
— cyn @ finally finished carmen s4…!! (@cynthiaycheng) March 7, 2018
#HerStoryOurStory -"下次再見/See You Next Time" (2/3) pic.twitter.com/PLTPcaT4JQ
— cyn @ finally finished carmen s4…!! (@cynthiaycheng) March 7, 2018
#HerStoryOurStory -"下次再見/See You Next Time" (3/3) pic.twitter.com/JmagX9pxy8
— cyn @ finally finished carmen s4…!! (@cynthiaycheng) March 7, 2018
When you have some time today, go to Google. Hit the play button and watch some of the beautiful #InternationalWomensDay #HerStoryOurStory videos. Women holding up half the sky! ❤️@Google ! pic.twitter.com/0ahbkaQfqY
— Lynn Abbey (@MrsLynnAbbey) March 7, 2018
https://twitter.com/vrindazaveri/status/971512405682397184
Happy Int'l Women's Day! If you haven't gotten a chance, check out the many beautiful comics about women in today's Doodle! Here's a tiny story about one of my favorite teachers, who was the first to tell me to pursue art as a career. #HerStoryOurStory pic.twitter.com/RuU5UmsNh7
— Olivia When (@usuallyawake) March 8, 2018
#HerStoryOurStory #InternationalWomensDay
Ladies, feel loved!! pic.twitter.com/XAJJchTpRF— 🐛 (@koikahunni) March 7, 2018
#HerStoryOurStory At 2 years part of my childhood left when the responsibility of my brother arrived. Another part left at 7 when my parents divorced. Another when I learned the truth at 9. The last part fell when my best friend was raped at 13. Now I'm learning to get it back
— no one (@Wafflesexual) March 8, 2018
All of these stories are sweet, touching, strong, and beautifully illustrated. I will be sharing my own #HerStoryOurStory – you should too! https://t.co/ecMbCPxif5
— عرفة (@Awufuh) March 8, 2018
Something like this is a breath of fresh air when you’re constantly surrounded by brands using this particular day to do nothing but grow their market. Women don’t need discounts and happy hours on women’s day (even though, it’s not too bad, to be honest) we need equality, platform and a great support system around ourselves.
Jyotsna Amla