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These Three Black Women Want To End Period Poverty

Black women are particularly at risk for facing period poverty, but they're also stepping in to create change and call out the culture that deems menstruation a “luxury.” We spoke to three of them about how they're raising awareness around period disparities and providing resources in their communities.

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