Schools have a period problem, and these Black and Latina Chicago teens aren’t having it
Meet the teens tired of hiding their periods. They’re taking on schools, cultural norms, and outdated policies to demand change.
University students across Chicago influence schools to stock period products
Zeenat Muhammad’s days as a neuroscience major at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) are busy. Now a junior, she’s double
What access to period products looks like in some schools
“Ms. V., do you have a sanitary napkin?” This is a common question Mai Villasenor hears throughout the school year.
Latino Population Growing In The Suburbs, Buying More Homes But Continue To Face Hardship
Little Village, Humboldt Park, and Pilsen are just some neighborhoods that exemplify communities known for high-volume of Latinos. When asked
Expungement Event Attracts Community Members Looking to Clear Their Record
IL Latino News covers the social determinants of health and democracy. Ensuring that the public has accurate information about and fair access to
Concerns of Voters 50+ Addressed in AARP Illinois Community Forum
With over 50 percent of votes cast in the February election deriving from voters 55 or older, this demographic holds
Mayoral Candidates Johnson, Vallas on Chicago’s Black and Brown Future
IL Latino News covers the social determinants of health and democracy. Collaborations like the coalition of Chicago’s largest Black and Latino-serving organizations to
Common Ground on Key Issues Among Latino And Black Voters in Chicago Mayoral Race
Early Voting in all 50 Wards opened Monday and the Chicago mayoral election is now less than two weeks away.
Period Poverty Transcending Gender: The Call for An Inclusive Approach Towards Menstrual Equity
For many menstruators the cost of bleeding forces them to choose which essential need will be met that month. “It
Community Conversation: What is Period Poverty? — Recap and Resource Guide
An estimated 300 million people menstruate around the world on any given day. Still, the stigma surrounding this normal bodily
What is the State of Menstrual Equity in Illinois?
Scotland made international headlines in August becoming the first country to provide free period products to its citizens. While the
Period Poverty in Illinois: Community-Driven Solutions
Gray skies and clouds signal spotted rain showers above the heads of folks bundled in their winter coats, lining their