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Black Marriage Week 2026 Conference Aims to Strengthen Black Couples in DC Area
The event, hosted by Montgomery County and local health organizations, will provide a 'reset' and 'recommitment' for Black couples seeking to build lasting legacies.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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A conference called Black Marriage Week is scheduled to take place at the Hilton Washington DC Rockville Hotel and Meeting Center from March 20 to March 21, 2026. The event is a collaborative effort between Montgomery County, the Black Physicians Healthcare Network (BPHN), and the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF), and is designed to provide an 'intimate, elevated' experience for Black couples seeking to build lasting legacies, deepen their connection, and prioritize their well-being.
Why it matters
The initiative underscores a growing focus on culturally specific healthcare and wellness programs within Montgomery County, Maryland, as the BPHN has been actively working to address health disparities experienced by the African American community since 2021. The partnership between Montgomery County's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the NCCF is central to the BPHN's operations, highlighting a commitment to addressing systemic health inequities within the county.
The details
The Black Marriage Week event represents a broadening of the BPHN's scope, extending its focus beyond traditional healthcare to encompass the emotional and relational well-being of the community. This holistic approach acknowledges the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional health, and the vital role that strong relationships play in overall wellness. The NCCF has been a long-standing advocate for culturally specific healthcare, providing a range of services designed to reduce health disparities among Black residents in Montgomery County.
- The Black Marriage Week conference is scheduled to take place from March 20 to March 21, 2026.
- The BPHN reached nearly 80,000 people with its health and wellness programs in 2024 and aims to expand its reach in 2025.
The players
Montgomery County
The county in Maryland where the Black Marriage Week conference will take place.
Black Physicians Healthcare Network (BPHN)
A program of the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) that has been actively working to address health disparities experienced by the African American community since 2021.
National Center for Children and Families (NCCF)
An organization that has been a long-standing advocate for culturally specific healthcare, providing a range of services designed to reduce health disparities among Black residents in Montgomery County.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Montgomery County's department that is partnering with the NCCF on the BPHN's operations.
What’s next
Registration for the Black Marriage Week conference is currently open, and space and tickets are limited.
The takeaway
The Black Marriage Week event reflects a holistic approach to addressing health disparities within the African American community, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and the vital role that strong relationships play in overall wellness.
