“Black Angels” (Nurses) and the Fight Against Tuberculosis and Racism

Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities

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

The Black Angels of Sea View | Angels in Medicine

Remembering the Forgotten “Black Angels” | Nursing Clio