Pushed to the Margins, Built for Greatness: Black Nursing History and the Legacy of Lincoln School for Nurses

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Feb 26, 2026 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Thursday

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Black nurses have long been architects of care, community, and innovation, yet many of their contributions remain underrecognized in mainstream nursing history. This webinar will trace the development and brilliance of Black nursing in the United States, spotlighting the Lincoln School for Nurses as a powerful case study of resilience, leadership, and academic excellence. Through historical analysis, archival insight, and personal narratives, we will examine how Black nurses built pathways where none existed, challenged exclusionary systems, and played a critical role in advancing healthcare for generations. 


Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how historical inequities shaped training and professional identity, as well as how the legacy of schools like Lincoln School for Nurses continues to inform nursing practice, education, and equity work today.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe key eras in Black nursing history and their impact on workforce development.
  • Analyze the Lincoln School for Nurses as a model of excellence, resistance, and institutional care.
  • Identify influential Black nurse leaders and their contributions to healthcare reform and community health.
  • Connect historical disparities in nursing education to ongoing challenges and equity efforts within the profession.
  • Reflect on strategies for honoring and integrating Black nursing history in academic, clinical, and leadership settings.

Speaker

Ashley Graham-Perel, EdD, RN, NPD-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CNE, FADLN, FAAN

Ashley Graham-Perel is Director, Office of Engagement and Community Affairs and Assistant Professor of Nursing, Columbia University School of Nursing.

 

 

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