Marking Black History Month in February, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Black Nurses Task Force (BNTF) will release a report to address the systemic anti-Black racism and discrimination that exists in the profession.
The groundbreaking report includes 19 recommendations to tackle structural racism within nursing organizations, regulatory bodies, associations and the broader health-care systems that are targeted towards and experienced by Black nurses. The report focuses on education and awareness building, research, advocacy, and partnership with allies and stakeholders.
What:
The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s Black Nurses Task Force releases its report Acknowledging, Addressing and Tackling Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination Within the Nursing Profession.
When:
Feb. 8, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. ET
Who:
Co-chairs of RNAO’s Black Nurses Task Force:
- Dr. Angela Cooper Brathwaite, registered nurse and past-president of RNAO
- Corsita Garraway, nurse practitioner
Moderator:
- Dr. Doris Grinspun, RNAO CEO