period poverty

Fifteen young women from around the United States have been recognized by the White House for their advocacy on a range of issues to improve their communities. That includes twins Brooke and Breanna Bennett of Montgomery who led an effort to help give menstrual products to girls in Alabama public housing.

Alabama schools could soon be required to provide menstrual products after the Alabama House approved a bill 97-0. The bill by Rep. Rolanda Hollis would…