| Abstrakt: |
2020, declared by the World Health Organization as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, showed nurses around the globe, regardless of race, being celebrated and revered for their loyal contributions to the healthcare industry. However, the overall climate changed later in the year: Black Lives Matter became a force in the quest for justice, as there were prominent instances of overt police violence toward Blacks. The hard truth buried, resurfaced--including in nursing. Racism toward Black nurses is an unfortunate part of the Canadian nursing experience. This article will focus on a Black Canadian nurse's academic and professional journey while providing insight into the inequality Black nurses endure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
