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“Black Angels” (Nurses) and the Fight Against Tuberculosis and Racism
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In this episode we discuss the courageous and resilient Black nurses who treated patients with the highly contagious tuberculosis and played pivotal roles in discovering the cure for the disease.
And we highlight the National Black Nurses Association serving as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities, and improving health.
Visit the National Black Nurses Association website to learn more about the organization, become a member, and access their resources. Follow NBNA on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Audio Clip
Meet Virginia Allen - One of the Last Surviving "Black Angels" | Visit Staten Island
Sources
Virginia Allen and the Black Angels | Campaign for Action
How Black Nurses Were Recruited to Staten Island to Fight a Deadly Disease | The New York Times
The Untold Stories of 7 Black Angels, Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis | Nurse.org
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