In celebration of Certified Nurses Day, here are 14 Black nurses who have made a lasting impact on the medical field.

This article originally appeared in the January 2025 issue of Vital Signs. Black nurses’ contributions to healthcare and to society as a whole have often been undervalued and hidden. As a result ...

Together they created a platform to offer images and stories of hope to advance their community. The AFRO provides readers with good news about the Black community not otherwise found.

Mary Eliza Mahoney was the first black professional nurse in America ... Drew was born the eldest of five children on June 3, 1904, in Washington, D.C. His father was a carpet installer and ...