1. The Legacy of Mabel Keaton Staupers 1890-1989: Making A Difference Melody Armstrong PHS 8960 PhD Student University of Virginia

2. Background Born on February 27, 1890 in Barbados, West Indies Immigrated to U.S. at age 13 1917, graduated from Freedmen’s School of Nursing BKA Howard University College of Nursing Private Duty Nurse, 1 st employed as a surveyor of health needs & later as executive secretary for the Harlem TB Committee 1996, ANA Hall of Fame Inductee

3. Mission Initiate changes that generate equal rights for Black nurses Educate the public regarding existing health disparities Gain improved access to equitable health care services for Black citizens

4. Significance Improved the overall status of Black nurses and promoted better health for the African American populous Organized the Booker T. Washington Sanitarian in Harlem, N.Y. 1948, assisted Blacks in gaining unrestricted membership in state and local professional organizations. i.e. ANA 1949, NACGN dissolved, mission complete

5. WWII Military Impact 1934, Executive Secretary of the National Association of Graduate Colored Nurses (NAGCN) 1945, integration of nurses from all races in the U.S. military Key role in eliminating quota requirement tactics

6. Relevant Publications Mabel Keaton Staupers

7. Conclusion Today, it is because of the many sacrifices and sustained efforts of “Trailblazer” nurses like Mabel Keaton Staupers that African American nurses like myself are accepted across the continuum of educational, instructional, and organizational structure of American nursing.

8. Making A Difference! Mabel Keaton Staupers LT Melody Armstrong, NC, USN, RET

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