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The Universal African Black Cross Nurses

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

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The Universal African Black Cross Nurses

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  1. The Universal African Black Cross Nurses Throughout the Years Presented by Latasia Polk

  2. 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 • Worked together to become the “Most Powerful Black Organization of All Times” • Disbanded and currently Reorganizing

  3. Founder • Henrietta Vinton Davis • Teacher • Actress • 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 • “Greatest Woman of the [African] Race” • First international organizer

  4. 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

  5. Rules and Regulations • Negro blood or African descent • Age limit • Age 16-45 • 18 month training program • Four officers • Control issues within divisions

  6. Facts • Uniform • Provide their own • Logo • Sang hymns at meetings • Multiple Departments in revised divisions

  7. Essential Women from Belize • Vivian Seay • Teacher • Founded the Belize division • Led Belize division from 1920-1971 • No Nursing Education or Training • Well respected by the community • Led to many accomplishments • Mentor and Friend to Cleopatra White

  8. Essential Women from Belize • Cleopatra White • Very well respected • Helped Establish and Reorganize the Belize Division • Interested in Nursing • Many accomplishments for her service

  9. Belizean BCN History • Founded by Vivian Seay in 1920 • Untrained members of the community • Main Focus: General nursing and infant care • Training • Classes twice a week due to low funding • Pay own fees • Began to train in hospital from 7am-2pm • In later years, senior member taught • Material limited • 1950’s - membership declined

  10. Belize Division Today • Revived in 1980’s • Only active division today • 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

  11. 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” • Uniaacl.org

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