The Black and Brown Queer Alliance hosted its first ever event on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to commemorate the life of Marsha P.

You can grow old sitting in a chair, bored and lonely, or you can grow old and be out in the community,” retired nurse Nancy Bansemer says. Her volunteer work is helping to feed a ...

In the early 20th century, these Black nurses came to New York City from the Jim Crow South to join the fight against the disease—and they ultimately helped find a cure.

Nurses reflect on their heroic work during the COVID-19 pandemic, their sacrifices, and the importance of their contributions to healthcare.

Promise. There's a plethora of talent and ingenuity that comes out of the Black community, so if you want your wardrobe (or beauty routine!) to look fresh and trend-setting, these are the ...

The physicians in this Black History Month spotlight broke down racial barriers, advocated for communities, and advanced medical knowledge.

Fourteen students from Indiana are honored with the Black History Makers of Tomorrow Award for their community impact. Meet the awardees.

currently only six percent of nurses in the U.S. are Black. Williams and Chabulembwa agree representation is desperately needed. “We do need more African American men and women in nursing in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Thousands of high school students across the region are preparing for graduation, which is just months away. Massachusetts students no longer have to pass the MCAS to ...

Black and white colourable poster featuring two hands clasped together. One hand is decorated with intricate patterns while the other hand is blank. Kick-off of this year’s BHM campaign by downloading ...

We’re honoring nonprofit leaders, educators and members of a health advocacy group serving African Americans and marginalized communities.

Thereasea Clark Elder, seen here in a 2002 Observer file photo, was Charlotte’s firs Black public nurse and a longtime advocate for the city’s Black residents. Todd Sumlin Observer file photo ...