Black Breastfeeding Week 2026
Why We Gather
We started the Black Breastfeeding Week Photoshoots in Dallas to celebrate and center Black families. Too often, Black parents don’t see themselves represented in breastfeeding spaces and we wanted to change that. These photoshoots create space for joy, visibility, and community while challenging stigma and honoring the beauty of Black breastfeeding. It’s about healing, pride, and making sure our stories are seen and remembered.
Did you know?
Only 73.6% of Black infants are breastfed at birth.
Only 44.7% of Black infants are still breastfed at 6 months.
Only 2% of IBCLCs in the U.S. identify as Black.
Parents report feeling dismissed, judged, or unsupported by hospital staff when it comes to breastfeeding
Black infants are more than twice as likely to die before their first birthday compared to white infants.
Register for the 9th Annual Black Breastfeeding Week Photoshoot
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