12 Professional Organizations for African Americans
National Black Nurses Association
Nurses also have a professional organization just for them, the National Black Nurses Association. This association, formed in 1971, serves African-American nurses and their desire to solve the health disparities in the African-American community. With over 350,000 nurses as members, NBNA hosts an annual conference, a National Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill, research programs and awards to outstanding African-American nurses in the field.