This panel gives you honest insight into the experience of infertility within the Black community.

Jonathan and Ethan share their stories of diagnosis, cultural pressure, stigma, and the feeling of being unseen in fertility spaces. You hear how they found strength, support, and hope through connection and advocacy.

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You will learn

• How infertility affects men emotionally

• Why many Black men feel pressure to stay silent

• How cultural expectations shape the experience

• The systemic barriers men face in healthcare

• What helped these men feel less alone

• Why representation in fertility care matters

• How to advocate for yourself and ask for support

• What they want others in their communities to know

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This session is for Black men navigating infertility and for partners and professionals who want to understand the added layers of stigma and pressure. You hear real stories that help you feel seen, supported, and understood.