News Archive - Sound of the State

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, State Senator Doris Turner is joined by NAACP Springfield Branch President Teresa Haley for a discussion about civil rights and our state’s role in the ongoing pursuit of those rights.

In this episode, State Senator Celina Villanueva explains her initiative to provide menstrual products to people who are incarcerated in the Department of Corrections, addressing public health and gender-based discrimination issues.

Senator Robert Peters highlights the contributions of Timuel Black to politics in Chicago, the legacy of his impact on Black politicians, and the importance of uplifting Black History throughout the year.