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Professional nursing in the United States dates back to the last quarter of the 19th century. Before that time religious… Read More »Nursing

Beulah Wright Porter Price

Beulah Wright Porter Price

(Jan. 2, 1869-Nov. 2, 1928). Beulah Wright Porter Price was an educator, physician, and active participant in the African American… Read More »Beulah Wright Porter Price

George Rawls

(June 2, 1928-May 16, 2020). Born in Gainesville, Florida, George Rawls graduated as the valedictorian from Florida A&M University. He… Read More »George Rawls

Joseph H. Ward

(Aug. 26, 1872 – Dec. 12, 1956). Joseph Henry Ward was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He left Wilson as… Read More »Joseph H. Ward

Willis Mortuary (C. M. C. Willis & Son Mortuary)

Willis Mortuary (C. M. C. Willis & Son Mortuary)

Cassius Marcellus Clay Willis (C. M. C. Willis), the first certified Black mortician, funeral director, and undertaker in Indiana founded… Read More »Willis Mortuary (C. M. C. Willis & Son Mortuary)

Woman’s Improvement Club

Woman’s Improvement Club

Middle-class women in Progressive Era America (1890s to the 1920s) took active roles in reform initiatives to address society’s ills.… Read More »Woman’s Improvement Club

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