VA HR414

Commends Fertility for Colored Girls + Guys, a national organization founded in 2013 with a Richmond Chapter launched in 2023, for providing education, support, and awareness to Black women and couples experiencing infertility

Recognizes that Black women face higher rates of infertility, higher pregnancy-related complication risks, and more severe menopausal symptoms while receiving less access to quality care and treatment options

Acknowledges barriers Black men face in understanding reproductive health, including stigmas around discussing infertility that contribute to delayed diagnosis and treatment

Highlights the organization's upcoming documentary "Hold On to Hope: Infertility and Reproductive Health in the Black Community" featuring personal stories and expert insights on health disparities

Directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to present a copy of the resolution to the Richmond Chapter in recognition of their work