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Plan now to gather with the Colorado Council of Black Nurses Inc on December 14, 2025 from 1 pm - 3 pm to review the 2025 year and get a sneak peek of 2026. Commune and make connections with our collaborators in a festive environment at Colorado's Health Capitol to add to your network of health equity champions. Please bring nonperishable food items, including hot cocoa and cider packets, for bro jeff's pantry. See below for a list of suggested food items when available. As always, this event is FREE and is the last opportunity of the year to connect with CCBN before we go on our annual break that starts December 15, 2025. Click the Pic to RSVP.
Support the Scholars. See the Movie. Be Encouraged. Inspire Change. Start Your Shift.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN for the 2025 CCBN Scholarship Soiree. Click REGISTRATION to grab a seat ASAP as seating for this FREE event is limited. Click the pic to preview the documentary, "Everybody's Work" by SHIFT Films. Feel inspired to do more? Meet the Scholars at the Soiree Reception. Find out how you can support the CCBN Scholars in their work in the community and their goals of Nursing school graduation and entry into Nursing practice. Click HERE to offer time, talent, and/or resources. (Note: Time change to 3 pm to allow for the Soiree Reception that begins at 3:05 pm).
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ONE RACE
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH: WE SERVE WITH PRIDE
Join The Colorado Council of Black Nurses Inc in supporting under-served communities to be equal contributors in the determination of healthcare standards by increasing the number of Black/African American professional nurses throughout the healthcare continuum. You don't have to be "Black" to belong. You only need a desire to support the mission of equitable healthcare for ALL and a willingness to address health equity from a cultural perspective. Shown here, early pandemic photos. CCBN was tireless in its efforts to secure opportunities for equitable health.
OUR IMPACT ON HEALTH CARE THIS YEAR
2025 CCBN Space Expo: We Have Liftoff!
The CCBN Aerospace Nursing Department in collaboration with CCBN Inc Aerospace had another successful launch of the CCBN Space Expo, which orbited September 29th - October 3rd. 2025 marks the 5th year of the space expos and showcases events and activities from the 2024/2025 CCBN space season while giving a nod to space past, present, and future so that youth can realize their importance in the future of space and the betterment of Earth. The 2025/2026 CCBN space season begins Oct 6, 2025 and culminates at the 2026 CCBN Space Expo scheduled for September 28 - October 2, 2026. #aChanceToLeap
CCBN Annual Membership Kick-Off: SUCCESS!
With CCBN President Laura Howard BSN, RN leading the way, the profession of Nursing was artfully celebrated, community connections were strengthened, and a great time was had by all at this year's CCBN Annual Membership Kick-Off that took place at the RTL Foundation on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. There was a splendid turnout and festivities began at 6 pm, followed by an update on CCBN initiatives, presentations from Colorado Nursing
schools as well as Nursing organizations, and announcements from community and civic organizations. Excitement was in the air during the networking session that wrapped up this noteworthy event. Special thanks to the RTL FOUNDATION for their gracious collaboration on this event.
Aerospace in Everyday Nursing Care: The Future is NOW!
As a part of its continued Space Nursing initiative, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:30 pm MT, at the 2025 GlobalMinED conference, CCBN's Robin Bruce hosted a forward-thinking panel that looked at “Aerospace Implications in the Future of Everyday Nursing Care” through the lens of rural health (Dr. Darci Martinez), forensics (Dr. Annette Cannon), education (Dr. Joseph Charleman), and workforce development (Dr. Katie Boston-Leary). Click the Pic to find out more about, GlobalMindED and their 2026 conference.
Soaring To New Heights: Bessie Coleman Flygirls and Flyboys Get Their Wings
Many came out in support of youth in aviation at the 20th Anniversary pinning of the Bessie Coleman Flygirls and Flyboys (BCFGFB) wing pinning ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The Honorable Wellington Webb pinned wings on each student for their achievements in junior aviation and the event was hosted by CCBN's Aerospace Nursing Department POI and BCFGFB founder Jacqueline Withers.
CCBN Past President Becomes a Colorado Nurse Foundation Excellence in Nursing Luminary
Congratulations to CCBN Past President Robin Bruce for receiving a regional 2025 Nursing Eminence Award (Luminary ) on April 5, 2025 from the Denver Regional Nurses Association (DRNA) for her work in advancing the Nursing profession. Robin is one of two candidates for the 2025 Colorado Nurses Foundation Excellence in Nursing Awards (formerly Nightingale Award) that is to be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 starting at 5:30 pm MT
No Topic Off Subject For Denver Residents Getting Healthy Answers To Sustain Wellness While Learning History.
On March 28, 2025, local residents gathered to learn a little bit about Nursing history and whole lot about self-care and healthy habits. Thanks to the foresight of Kyra Khan, Older Adult Services Librarian at the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library, and her assistants, this multi-topic, informative panel was led by CCBN President Laura Howard RN and past presidents Dr. Margie Cook RN & Robin Bruce RN.
A Casual Conversation Between Childhood Friends Blossoms Into A Healthy Alternative To Concrete Jungles And “Rights” The Way
The Stiles African American Cultural Center and CCBN Collaborate on "Health Strips" to turn patches of city curb space in Five Points into a healthy alternative. Native and other herb plantings open up opportunities for fresh produce with a dash of history along the way! Click HERE to follow the path as the Health Strips take us back to our roots by way of a palatable and healthy journey through Black history as told by the Heritage Gardens in collaboration with CCBN.
CCBN ANNOUNCES 2 NEW SCHOLARS AND 2 NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Colorado Council of Black Nurses Inc introduced its two new scholarship recipients: Bernard F. Gispon Sr. Nurse Science Scholar, Daneilia Whyte and Barabara Tunely Crenshaw Nursing Scholar, Analisa Lorquet. Additionally, the two new scholarships of the PAS Behavioral Health Scholarship and the EXPANSE Aerospace Scholarship, which provides the opportunity for much needed funding in the areas of mental/behavioral health including substance abuse as well as Aerospace Nursing and Space Nursing respectively, was announced much to the excitement of participants. More information on these great advancements will be available in January 2025 after CCBN's Winter Break.
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Your Opportunity to Support Nursing Education: Colorado Nurse License Plates Available...
We are elated to announce, that after many long months, the Colorado Nurse License Plate spearheaded by CCBN member Jennifer Allen-Thomas RN that honors Colorado’s nurses and helps support Colorado Nursing students is finally available for public purchase! To get the DMV certificate, go to the Colorado Nurses Foundation website at https://www.coloradonursesfoundation.com/nurses-license-plate1 or click the link located under CCBN’s donation tab. #ColoradoNursesRock
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We Suggest Love... Above All... Through It All... For All
"Can't get rid of hate unless you replace it with something else." Quote from "Burden" by Andrew Heckler
Whether it's at a Town Hall, Seminar, Legislative Hearing, or Community Gathering, please join CCBN and ECCBN as we address Racism within the Healthcare Continuum.
As the first REGISTERED Black nurse in the United States, Mary Mahoney was well known for her professionalism, excellent nursing skills, and her ability to inspire others to work together for human rights.
Mary Eliza Mahoney
For 50 years, the Colorado Council of Black Nurses, Inc. (CCBN) has continued the tradition of professionalism, excellent nursing skills, and the promotion of equal human rights through collaborative practices that address healthcare disparities as well as health status disparities from a cultural perspective. CCBN's initiation and promotion of culturally competent and equitable health care practices within the state of Colorado has effected change in global health initiatives, national healthcare standards, Colorado state healthcare policies, and postsecondary curriculum in colleges, universities, and schools of Nursing throughout the state of Colorado; thereby improving the health status of all Coloradoans through the sustaining of high quality and professional health care.
