Menstrual Equity | Episode 15

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A recently published study found 1 in 5 first-generation college students have experienced period poverty. Latinas were most likely to report period poverty, followed by Black women. In this episode, we hear from three Black women who are making strides in menstrual equity through legislation, donations and product development.

Antoinette Grajeda
Antoinette Grajeda

Antoinette Grajeda is an Arkansas-based journalist. She has covered race, culture, politics, health, education and the arts for NPR affiliates as well as print and digital publications since 2007.