Mabel Keaton Staupers
Nurse and advocate for healthcare access
Born
February 27th, 1890
135 years ago
Died
1989
36 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A pioneering nurse and advocate played a crucial role in the development of nursing and health care for African Americans. Worked tirelessly with the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses, promoting the inclusion of Black nurses in mainstream health care. Staupers also contributed to the establishment of the first black nursing school in the United States, helping to elevate the profession for many nurses of color. Her advocacy efforts extended into public health, championing healthcare access for marginalized communities.
Advocated for Black nurses in health care
Helped establish the first Black nursing school
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