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 at the Blair-Caldwell African American History Library in Five Points. Former Denver Mayor, the Honorable Wellington Webb pinned wings on each student for their achievements in junior aviation through the program. As Jacqueline Withers, POI for CCBN's Aerospace Nursing Department and BCFGFB founder said, "The pinning of the ceremony was great, some of students sold their books, and mayor Webb pinned their wings. We thank CCBN for their huge support."
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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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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.
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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.
