March 7
National Be Heard Day
An appreciation day on March 7 empowering small businesses to make their presence known through creative marketing and publicity to compete with larger corporations.
Shannon Cherry
Individual Initiative
Business mentor Shannon Cherry founded the observance in 2004 to empower small businesses to stand out and be heard amid dominant big business marketing, encouraging creative marketing and visibility efforts for U.S. small businesses.
Introduction
Celebrate National Be Heard Day on March 7 by taking a stand and speaking out for what you believe in! This day is all about giving everyone the opportunity to make their voices heard, regardless of race, age, gender or economic status. Established in 2018 by the United Nations Human Rights Office as part of its #StandUp4HumanRights campaign, this special day encourages people around the world to speak up and be heard.
National Be Heard Day Timeline
How to Celebrate National Be Heard Day
1
Write a letter
Write a letter to your representatives in Congress. Make sure to include what issues you care about and why they should care too.
2
Start a petition
Create an online or physical petition that calls attention to the issue you care about, and share it with friends and family to get more signatures.
3
Organize a rally
Gather with likeminded individuals in your community to peacefully protest or bring awareness to the issue you care about.
4
Attend a march
Find out if there are any upcoming marches near you that address the issue you care about and attend them.
5
Share your story
Write an article or blog post, or create a video or podcast, and share your experience with the issue you care about. This can help raise awareness and inspire others to take action as well.
Why We Love National Be Heard Day
It promotes self-expression
National Be Heard Day celebrates the importance of expressing yourself without fear. By speaking up and embracing our inner voice, we can make our opinion heard and know that we matter. It is a reminder to everyone that their thoughts and feelings are valid and should be shared!
It encourages open dialogue
This special day is an opportunity for people to come together and have honest conversations about issues that are important to them. Having meaningful discussions with others can lead to better understanding, respect and appreciation for different points of view.
It empowers us to make change
Expressing ourselves allows us to take action and make a real difference in the world. Through speaking out, we can influence laws, policies and societal attitudes. National Be Heard Day reminds us all of the power we have when our voices are united!
Holiday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
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| 2023 | Tuesday | |
| 2024 | Thursday | |
| 2025 | Friday | |
| 2026 | Saturday | |
| 2027 | Sunday |
