National Black Nurses Day On Capitol Hill
Since 1988, NBNA has hosted, National Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill, to educate the U.S. Congress on the nursing shortage, the nursing profession and health care disparities. Over 300 nurses and nursing students attend the event.
Explore the History of NBNA Day on Capitol Hill
In addition to our Annual Institute and Conference, the NBNA hosts a forum in February of each year dedicated to congressional health issues and policy. All Congressional Black Caucus members are invited to bring “greetings.”
The NBNA Day on Capitol Hill was the brainchild of Dr. C. Alicia Georges, NBNA past president, Representative Louis Stokes and William “Larry” Lucas, formerly of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. The NBNA Congressional hosts have been U.S. Representatives Louis Stokes and Donna Christian Christensen. Both Members of Congress served as the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust.
In 2012, a high-level White House briefing was held with U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, Senior Presidential Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Dr. Nadine Gracia, Director of the Office of Minority Health, Acacia Bamberg Scaletta, HHS Office of Faith-based Initiatives and HRSA Administrator Dr. Mary Wakefield. The NBNA Day on Capitol Hill featured stakeholders who shared information on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Almost 600 nurses, nursing students and stakeholders attended the all-day event. NBNA celebrated its 34th NBNA Day on Capitol Hill anniversary on Thursday, February 2, 2023.
Quick Access
These resources help you engage with your legislators effectively, providing contact information, a sample appointment letter, and tips for successful visits. Additionally, they offer a glossary of healthcare policy terms to enhance your advocacy efforts.
- Contact your Senator
- Contact your Representative
- Sample Letter to Request Appointment
- 12 Steps to Making your Visit a Success
- Healthcare Policy Terminology
2025
37th NBNA Day On Capitol Hill February 6, 2025
Reimagining Health Equity: Addressing Ongoing Threats to America’s Well-being
Black Nurses: A call for Transformative Health Equity Globally
- NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - Agenda
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 1: Inequities in Black Maternal Health
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 2: Eliminating Health Inequities: Diversifying the Nursing Workforce
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 3: Implications of Black Infant Mortality
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 4: Dismantling Structural Racism in Nursing
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 5: Climate Change: A Catastrophic Health Crisis
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 6: Gun Violence: America's Epidemic
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 7: Obesity: America's Calamity
- Debriefing Toolkit
- Fillable Form
- Evaluation
- What to Expect: Hill Visits
2023
35th NBNA Day On Capitol Hill February 2, 2023
Health Equity, Reckoning & Wellness: NBNA's Renewed Call to Action
- NBN Day on Capitol Hill - February 2, 2023 - Agenda
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 1: Ensuring Health Equity: Supporting the Nursing Workforce
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 2: Gun Violence: America's Continued Crisis
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 3: Obesity: America's Health Calamity
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 4: Suicide: A Mental Health Catastrophe
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 5: Equity and Wellness: Climate and Environmental Justice
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 6: Criminal Justice Reform and Health Inequities
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 7: Time to Reckon with Black Maternity Health
- Debriefing Toolkit
- Fillable Form
2022
34th NBNA Day On Capitol Hill February 3, 2022
Health Equity, Nursing Resilience & Innovation: NBNA’s New Call to Action.
- 34th NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 3, 2022 - Click for Video Greetings
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 1: America's Mental Health Crisis and Resilience
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 2: Nursing Workforce Issues
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 3: Continued Inequities in Telemedicine & Telehealth
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 4: Black Maternal and Infant Mortality
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 5: The Road to COVID Recovery
- LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY 6: Inequities in Cardiovascular Health
- Debriefing Toolkit
2021
33rd NBNA Day On Capitol Hill February 4, 2021
- Virtual 33rd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 4, 2021 - Agenda
- Virtual 33rd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 4, 2021 - Legislative Priorities
- Virtual 33rd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 4, 2021 - Full Program
- Virtual 33rd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 4, 2021 - Robert Blancato Presentation
- Virtual 33rd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 4, 2021 - Kelly Cox Presentation
- Virtual 33rd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 4, 2021 - Portia Reddick White Presentation
- Virtual 33rd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 4, 2021 - Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron Presentation
- Virtual 33rd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 4, 2021 - Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron RE:SET Presentation
- Virtual 33rd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill - February 4, 2021 - Thank You Letter, Debriefing Form, Evaluation Form
2020
32nd NBNA Day On Capitol Hill February 6, 2020
- 32nd NBNA Day on Capitol Hill 2020 - February 6, 2020 - Agenda
