A Letter to the Community

Dear Endo Black Community,

As we near the close of this year, I felt it was important to pause and speak to you from a place of vulnerability. Many of you know me as the founder of Endo Black, Inc., an advocate, a resource. But behind the scenes, I am also a full-time professional, a part-time MPH candidate, a sorority girlie, a Morgan Alum, and a Black woman navigating multiple worlds all at once… all while managing a chronic condition that does not ease up when life gets busy.

This year stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. Endometriosis showed up loudly—through pain, nausea, vomiting, brain fog, exhaustion, and fatigue. There were days when getting out of bed seemed impossible.

I want you to know that I struggled.

Not because I am weak, but because endometriosis is real, relentless, and often invisible. And balancing work, school, community, and advocacy while managing this condition is something many of us know too well. We push forward!

Though I’ve been tired, I haven’t forgotten about you. I haven’t forgotten about those who have had sleepless nights because of the endometriosis flare ups or the amounts of money being spent on either temporary reliefs. I haven’t forgotten how some may have to go from doctor to doctor to doctor to find answer and watching life happening around you.

This year, I’m hoping to bring like-minded women together—women who understand that this journey is not just physical, but emotional, mental, financial, and spiritual. Women who deserve support that doesn’t require us to explain ourselves over and over again.

In 2026, we’re committed to approaching endometriosis through a broader lens—one that centers the lived experiences of patients while also bringing together advocates, medical professionals, researchers, and policymakers to create real change. Our goal is to build stronger partnerships that expand access to resources and support, and to invest in the next generation so they won’t have to fight as hard to be seen, believed, and cared for.

We hope you will join us.

Happy New Year,
Lauren Kornegay
Founder, Endo Black, Inc.

Support the Period Care Initiative — There’s Still Time to Donate!

Every donation helps break down stigma, reduce barriers, and ensure more young people are seen, supported, and informed. Your donation helps provide essential supplies to students throughout the Baltimore-Washington Region.

Support our work in 2026!

Upcoming for Quarter One

MLK Day of Service – Period Care Initiative (P.I.N.K.)

This January, Endo Black will partner with the Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to assemble period care kits for high school students in Prince George’s County, MD as part of our P.I.N.K. Initiative. We welcome collaboration, community support, and sponsors to help us expand our impact.
📅 January 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM
📍 Prince George’s County, MD (Location TBD)

Healing Through Art

Healing Through Art is an upcoming community gathering designed to create space for connection, reflection, and wellness through creativity. We’re targeting Saturday, March 7, 2026, with plans to host the event in Hyattsville or Columbia, MD.
📅 March 7, 2026
📍 Washington DC Metropolitan Area (Location TBD)

Centering Black Women in Endometriosis Care: A Solutions Roundtable

On March 8, 2026, Endo Black will host a groundbreaking convening in Washington, DC: Centering Black Women in Endometriosis Care: A Solutions Roundtable. This event will bring together advocates, stakeholders, and lived experience experts to elevate solutions, improve care, and strengthen community-driven advocacy for Black women impacted by endometriosis.
📅 March 8, 2026
📍 Washington, DC

Want to Collaborate, Sponsor, or Support?

We are currently accepting collaboration partners, support, and sponsors for all upcoming events. If you’re interested in getting involved, please email [email protected].

📌 More details—including location confirmations, registration, and opportunities to support—will be shared over the next couple of weeks.

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Every contribution—big or small—brings us closer to a future where no woman is left behind. Together, we can continue making strides well beyond our five-year mark.

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Thank you for believing in our mission. With your support, we’re creating a brighter future for Black women impacted by endometriosis.

If you'd like to support these efforts or get involved in any way, please reach out to us at [email protected].