San Diego Black Nurses Association, Inc.

12/27/2025

Happy Kwanzaa from SDBNA! Kwanzaa is an African American celebration planned over 7 days from December 26th to January 1st. Each day, a new principle is introduced, beginning with day 1, Umoja (unity) and ending with Imani (Faith). Events are planned at the World Beat Center at Balboa Park and the Malcolm X Library on Market Street. Please refer to their websites for further information.

12/17/2025

Thank you to the Prayer Breakfast committee for producing a great event, themed: "Celebrating the Hands and Hearts that Support Our Community", which was emceed by Martha Abraham, current SDBNA member who is running for City Council in District 4. President Gwen McPherson presided over the opening remarks and acknowledged the SDBNA members who have passed away this year. Supervisor Monica Montgomey Steppe made a surprise and welcomed appearance. Vernita Todd, FACHE, delivered a powerful word to keep us encouraged. It was a wonderful time of celebration and dialogue, strengthening our community ties.

12/01/2025

Today is World AIDS Day, and this year's theme is "Overcoming disruption and transforming the AIDS response". Globally, there is a funding crisis, and marginalized communities will be affected. As a society, we must remain committed to helping eliminate any barriers and end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

11/27/2025

11/24/2025

SDBNA members served at the Turkey Ball in Oceanside. Members provided blood pressure screenings, glucose checks, and general health information for the community.

11/21/2025

Sharing the National Black Nurses Association's joint statement on the government's stance regarding declassifying the higher education nursing degrees, MSN and DNP as professional.

The NBNA, stands united in response to the proposed federal limitation on student-loan access for nursing education. This proposed change threatens to block crucial paths for aspiring nurses and disproportionately impacts historically marginalized communities. We urge policymakers to: - Recognize ho...

11/21/2025

Our Annual Prayer Breakfast is less than a month away. Register now as we prepare to serve the community in 2026. This year's event is being chaired by Karen Mitchell-Keels and Dr. Barbara West.

11/16/2025

Dr. Sharon Smith, pictured in the red blazer, participated as a panelist for a Covered California community event at The Mental Bar, a local Black-owned coffee bar in San Diego.

11/12/2025

Please consider donating to help the victims of the typhoon, as it has caused devestating floods in the region resulting in loss of homes and lives. Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego

11/12/2025

Dr. Barbara West, pictured alongside Supervisor Monica Montgomery-Steppe, spoke at the County of San Diego on Covered California.

11/12/2025

SDBNA nurses spoke at USD's Graduate School of Nursing along with the San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego, San Diego Association for Men in Nursing, and ACNL.