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Pidgeon Pagonis discusses movement of intersex bodily autonomy

Intersex advocate Pidgeon Pagonis detailed their activism and the intersex bodily autonomy movement on Monday in Fisk Hall.  The event comes as part of the Center for Awareness, Response & Education’s annual Sexual Assault Action Month aimed to spread awareness of the causes and effects of sexual assault as well as to provide prevention and...

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MEA, Saalt offer training for sustainable menstrual products

Menstrual Equity Activists and CARE co-hosted sustainable menstrual care company Saalt Thursday evening for a Sexual Assault Awareness Month workshop to spread awareness about sustainable menstruation in the Technological Institute. Over 20 attendees received free sustainable menstrual products, including cups, discs and underwear.  Saalt creates sustainable, reusable and long-lasting period products to replace single-use disposable...

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Sexual Assault Action Month opens with talk on digital sexual assault

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault. Ending Technology-Enabled Abuse founder Adam Dodge spoke in an webinar about digital sexual assault for the first event of Northwestern’s Sexual Assault Action Month. This year, CARE Assistant Director of Outreach and SAAM organizer Katelyn Kennon rebranded the month as Sexual Assault Action rather than Sexual Assault...

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Dayton, Ohio hosts week-long events addressing Black maternal and infant mortality

This month, several events in Dayton are shining a light on black maternal and infant health. Activists and community members shared their stories and discussed solutions.

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Why Positive Black Birthing Stories Matter

Positive Black birthing experiences are rarely talked about when it comes to discussing Black maternal health. Here's why those stories are crucial.

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theGrio Style Guide: Carol's Daughter fights for Black maternal health and Michael Jordan sets a new record

This week in style, Pattern Beauty introduces a new scent, Solange sells her Hollywood loft, the world's biggest afro, and more.

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D.C. advocates celebrate Black Maternal Health Week

D.C. advocates celebrate Black Maternal Health Week
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