The World’s First African American- Led Menstrual Movement
Award winning organization, #HappyPeriod is the first Black-led menstrual movement advocating for wellness through decolonized health education and cultural change.
Transforming communities to advocate for their well-being by learning and understanding the menstrual cycle.
Our intention is centered on increasing knowledge and awareness about period poverty and menstrual equity through storytelling, education, and advocacy.
We promise to lead the conversation to drive long-term narrative changes that will promote healthy self esteem, self efficacy, and environments for people of color with a menstrual cycle.
#HappyPeriod Is Our Expression Of Freedom
1 out of 4 teens in the U.S. miss class because of lack of access to period products.
23% of students have struggled to afford period products.
We create programs to empower and serve the quality of life of Black, Latinx, and/or IndIgenous identifying women, girls, femmes, and gender expansive humans. We build youth-centric programs focused on empowering adolescents and teens between the ages of 9-17 years old, and young adults between the ages of 18-24.
Our Story
Moved to movement by the site of a homeless woman free-bleeding, wearing blood stained clothes as she crossed the street, we received the idea to create our organization in 2015. We learned of the limited access and supply of menstrual products and donations for those experiencing homelessness or that have low-income. In 2020, we launched our new programming centering menstrual health education to challenge institutions attitudes on the importance of menstruation.
#PeriodPosse
The name of our official community and newsletter! We are committed to reshaping the discussion surrounding menstruation while bridging access to education and safe products for underserved periods. It's the data on menstrual equity that motivates us to continue fighting this historically overshadowed and stigmatized issue. For example: 77% of American students believe there needs to be more in depth education about menstrual health. #PeriodPosse is where we share news, tips, and product recommendations for helping you have a better experience with your period.
We’re empowered by your support!
Every donation feeds our initiative and brings us closer to our community. From volunteer events to social campaigns, we’re committed to creating safe spaces for everyone to learn and discuss self-care, periods, and the stigmas of having a menstrual cycle.
Collaborations and partnerships fuel our mission so we’re always interested in connecting with brands and organizations with wellness in mind.