Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc.

04/01/2026

Join the Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. for our annual Scholarship and Continuing Education Program, titled, "THE POWER OF NURSING: THE INFLUENCE AND IMPACT OF NURSES ON HEALTHCARE."

Contact hours have been applied for.

🗓 When: Friday, May 29, 2026
⏰️ Time: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
📌 Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens

The cost to attend is $50.00, and attendees can pay via the following methods(*please indicate what the payment is for):

▪️By check or money order payable to: Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Inc. Mail to: Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Inc., Post Office Box 13856, Birmingham, Alabama 35202.
▪️PayPal: https://paypal.me/Birminghambna ▪️Zelle: Bbnatreasurer@gmail.com

03/31/2026

The Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. attended Miles College today to discuss careers in healthcare with their students.

Thank you Dr. Coleman for such a wonderful presentation.

03/27/2026

Today was a great day of service in our community! The Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. joined the Bessemer Police Department and Senator Merika Coleman for a fun-filled Grill & Chill, Spring Break Edition! BBNA was one of the sponsors.

The community event for kids featured free food and drinks, as well as games and music 🎶

03/25/2026

Join the Bessemer Police Department for a fun-filled Grill & Chill, Spring Break Edition! This free community event is designed just for kids and will take place on Thursday, March 26 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Southside Precinct, located at 2701 Dartmouth Ave in Bessemer, AL.

FREE community event for kids featuring:
🌭Free food & drinks (while supplies last)
🎶Games & music
👮🏽‍♂️ Meet your friendly Bessemer police officers

03/23/2026

Honoring Dr. Martha A. Dawson this Women’s History Month ✨

A trailblazer in nursing leadership, Dr. Martha A. Dawson has dedicated her career to advancing health equity, empowering Black nurses, and strengthening communities nationwide. As the Immediate Past President of the National Black Nurses Association, her visionary leadership has left a lasting impact on the organization and the communities it serves.

With over 40 years of experience as a nursing and hospital administrator, Dr. Dawson’s legacy of excellence spans both clinical leadership and systems-level impact. She was also honored as a 2019 inductee of the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the profession.
Her legacy is a powerful reminder that true leadership is rooted in purpose, advocacy, and uplifting others.

Thank you, Dr. Dawson, for your continued impact, service, and inspiration.

03/23/2026

Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. continued their commitment to community service by serving at health fairs hosted by First Memorial Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Fairfield .

03/21/2026

Video highlights from today's Prostate Awreness event led by Founder and Executive Director John Ray.

03/21/2026

The Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. was proudly represented by Dr. Martha Dawson, Dr. Gladys Amerson, and Juanita Davis at the Prostate Awareness Event, led by Founder and Executive Director John Ray, with a focus on men’s health. The event drew an impressive turnout, with strong participation from both men and women.

03/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Tedra Smith, BBNA Member, for being selected as a Distinguished Fellows of the Nursing Academy by the National Academies of Practice.

Congratulations to all the honorees 🎉🎉

Three UABSON faculty members have been named Distinguished Fellows of the Nursing Academy by the National Academies of Practice.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4bcFWp2

03/17/2026

The Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. distributed healthy literature at the Jaylyn Sherrod Will/Skill Youth Basketball Camp on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Hueytown High School. It was a great event for our youth in the community 🏀

03/11/2026

Prospective applicants-the deadline for the Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. scholarship submissions is approaching, with the application window set to close on March 15, 2026.

Additional information and application instructions are available at Scholarships - Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. https://share.google/dTEL2aQ47P2J5mMss.

Explore scholarship opportunities at Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. Support for your nursing degree awaits. Apply now.

02/28/2026

This Black History Month, we proudly honor Dr. Martha A. Dawson, 13th President of the National Black Nurses Association.

A distinguished nurse leader, educator, and healthcare executive, Dr. Dawson has dedicated more than four decades to advancing nursing practice, strengthening health systems, and expanding workforce diversity. Her leadership in academia, hospital administration, and national initiatives has helped shape the future of nursing and improve outcomes in communities across the nation.

A Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a nationally recognized nurse executive, Dr. Dawson’s career reflects a deep commitment to excellence, advocacy, and transformative leadership.