the universal african black cross nurses
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The Universal African Black Cross Nurses. Throughout the Years Presented by Latasia Polk. History. Female auxiliary of the UNIA Originated in 1920 in Philadelphia Chapters across the world (US, Central America and Caribbean) Organized by Henrietta Vinton Davis - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Universal African Black Cross Nurses
Throughout the YearsPresented by Latasia Polk
History Female auxiliary of the UNIA Originated in 1920 in Philadelphia
o Chapters across the world (US, Central America and Caribbean)
Organized by Henrietta Vinton Davis Worked together to become the
“Most Powerful Black Organization of All Times”
Disbanded and currently Reorganizing
Founder Henrietta Vinton Davis
o Teachero Actresso One of the original 13 members of the
UNIA• established UNIA divisions in Cuba;
Guadeloupe; Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands; Port au Prince, Haiti; Trinidad, Jamaica and throughout the United States
o “Greatest Woman of the [African] Race”• First international organizer
Reason for Assembly
General Mission: Help heal the African community
Promote awareness (maternity and infant care)
Assist with making healthy decisions Teach and Rehabilitate Provide many services
Rules and Regulations
Negro blood or African descent Age limit
o Age 16-45 18 month training program Four officers Control issues within divisions
Facts Uniform
o Provide their owno Logo
Sang hymns at meetings Multiple Departments in revised
divisions
Essential Women from Belize
Vivian Seayo Teachero Founded the Belize divisiono Led Belize division from 1920-1971o No Nursing Education or Trainingo Well respected by the community
• Led to many accomplishmentso Mentor and Friend to Cleopatra White
Essential Women from Belize
Cleopatra Whiteo Very well respectedo Helped Establish and Reorganize the
Belize Divisiono Interested in Nursingo Many accomplishments for her service
Belizean BCN History
Founded by Vivian Seay in 1920 Untrained members of the
community Main Focus: General nursing and
infant care Training
o Classes twice a week due to low funding• Pay own fees
o Began to train in hospital from 7am-2pmo In later years, senior member taught
• Material limited 1950’s - membership declined
Belize Division Today
Revived in 1980’s Only active division today
o Only inactive for a few years Built on same guidelines Cater to elderly https://
www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Cross-Nurses-Association/307810835937320?sk=info
Volunteers Wanted
Wanted: Hard working, dependable, resourceful individuals
No experience needed Be willing “to help with the social,
economical, and mental wellness of our people”
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