NATIONAL BLACK INFERTILITY & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH WEEK
June 22–28, 2026
An Annual National and Global Observance
Welcome
About National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week
National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week (NBIARHW) is an annual national and global observance dedicated to advancing awareness, education, advocacy, research, healing, and action around infertility and reproductive health in Black communities and among people of African descent throughout the world.
Founded by Fertility for Colored Girls + The Guys (FFCG+G), National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week was envisioned as a movement to ensure that infertility and reproductive health remain visible, prioritized, and addressed as urgent public health issues affecting individuals, families, and communities.
The vision for NBIARHW was first formally articulated in 2024 through a grant proposal submitted to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). In that proposal, FFCG+G outlined a comprehensive national awareness strategy that included the production of the documentary, Hold On to Hope: Infertility and Reproductive Health in the Black Community, and the launch of a dedicated annual observance to accompany the film's release in 2026—National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week. The documentary and the week were intentionally designed to work together: the film would elevate the stories, while the week would mobilize education, advocacy, community engagement, and policy action.
To begin building national momentum, FFCG+G officially launched the movement in 2025 by hosting a public kickoff event where the organization unveiled its national petition calling for formal recognition of National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week. The petition was presented to elected leadership as part of an effort to establish lasting public recognition and encourage greater investment in Black infertility and reproductive health education, research, and access to care.
The inaugural National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week was held in June 2026, bringing together healthcare providers, researchers, advocates, faith leaders, policymakers, community organizations, educators, families, and individuals with lived experience across the United States and internationally. Through educational programming, public conversations, policy engagement, storytelling, and collaborative partnerships, the week serves as a catalyst for advancing reproductive justice, health equity, and improved reproductive health outcomes for Black communities worldwide.
Today, National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week continues to grow as a national and global movement dedicated to breaking cycles of silence and stigma, expanding access to evidence-based reproductive healthcare, amplifying the voices of those with lived experience, and building healthier futures for generations to come.
Why National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week?
Infertility and reproductive health impact every stage of life.
They affect women and men.
Girls and boys.
Individuals and families.
Communities and future generations.
Yet too many people continue to face stigma, misinformation, delayed diagnoses, barriers to care, inadequate resources, and significant health disparities.
National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week was established to create space for education, awareness, healing, advocacy, and collective action.
This week recognizes that infertility and reproductive health are not isolated issues.
They are public health issues.
They are family issues.
They are community issues.
They are equity issues.
And they deserve our attention.
Our Commitment
National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week is committed to advancing conversations, education, and action across the reproductive health continuum, including:
🖤 Infertility
🖤 Male Reproductive Health
🖤 Menstrual Health
🖤 Puberty and Reproductive Education
🖤 Fibroids
🖤 Endometriosis
🖤 PCOS
🖤 Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage
🖤 Maternal Health
🖤 Menopause
🖤 Environmental and Occupational Health
🖤 Mental and Emotional Well-Being
🖤 Access to Care
🖤 Advocacy and Civic Engagement
🖤 Health Equity
Because every stage of life matters.
Because every person matters.
Because every generation matters.2026 NBIARHW Theme
Breaking Cycles. Building Legacies:
Advancing Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Across Generations and Borders
Each year, National Black Infertility and Reproductive Heatlh Week centers a theme that reflects the opportunities, challenges, and priorities facing our communities. The 2026 theme calls us to address the cycles that continue to impact reproductive health outcomes while building healthier futures for generations to come.
It invites us to educate, advocate, heal, collaborate, and lead.
It challenges us to strengthen connections across communities, institutions, and countries.
And it reminds us that the work of improving reproductive health does not begin or end with one person, one family, one organization, or one nation.
Together, we are building a legacy of health, hope, access, knowledge, and opportunity.
Daily Themes
Monday
History, Legacy & Ancestral Truth
Honoring those whose stories, sacrifices, resilience, and contributions continue to shape our understanding of reproductive health today.
Tuesday
Menstrual Health, Puberty & Reproductive Education
Promoting education, awareness, dignity, and healthy conversations across generations.
Wednesday
Men, Boys & Reproductive Health
Centering male reproductive health, wellness, prevention, and awareness.
Thursday
Infertility, Maternal Health & Pregnancy Loss
Elevating the experiences of individuals and families navigating infertility, loss, family building, pregnancy, and maternal health.
Friday
Nutrition, Environmental Health & Advocacy
Exploring how policy, environment, nutrition, and social conditions influence reproductive health outcomes.
Saturday
Menopause, Resources, Access & Global Connections
Providing tools, resources, support, and opportunities for engagement while connecting communities across the African diaspora.
Sunday
Faith, Healing, Civic Engagement & Legacy
Bringing together reflection, prayer, advocacy, action, and community commitment for future generations.
Join the Movement
Tell Us How You Will Participate
National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week is happening in communities, clinics, churches, campuses, organizations, and online spaces around the world.
Hosting an event? Planning an IG Live? Sharing resources? Organizing a community conversation?
We want to hear from you.
Register Your Participation
Share your event, activity, organization, or engagement plans and become part of the growing movement advancing Black infertility and reproductive health across generations and borders.
o receive the official National Black Infertility & Reproductive Health Week Toolkit, complete the brief form below.
The toolkit includes:
🖤 Daily Themes
🖤 Social Media Graphics & Sample Posts
🖤 Community Engagement Ideas
🖤 IG Live Discussion Guides
🖤 Faith-Based Resources, Prayers & Litanies
🖤 Advocacy Resources
🖤 HBCU, Sorority & Fraternity Engagement Ideas
🖤 Healthcare Provider & Clinic Resources
🖤 Official Hashtags & Branding Materials
🖤 Participation Ideas for Individuals and Organizations
Join the growing movement advancing Black infertility and reproductive health!
National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week is not confined to one city or one event.
It takes place in communities, clinics, churches, colleges and universities, healthcare systems, advocacy organizations, support groups, workplaces, and online spaces throughout the United States and around the world.
Whether you host an event, facilitate a conversation, organize an IG Live, share educational content, advocate for change, support a loved one, or simply help amplify the message, you are helping advance this movement.
There is a place for everyone.
Every Story Matters.
Every Body Matters.
Every Generation Matters.
Join us June 22–28, 2026.
Together, we are breaking cycles, building legacies, and advancing Black infertility and reproductive health across generations and borders.
Register Your Participation and Recieve the 2026 National Black Infertility and Reproductive Health Week Tool Kit
If you're interested in participating, complete the form with a few details about your program/event. We'll review your message and get back to you within 24 hours.