The third edition examines over 140 years of black nurses' contributions to the field, and looks at black nurses' involvement as leaders, innovators, and caregivers in Africa, the Caribbean, and across the globe. The author explores black nurses' participation in the military, nursing education at historically black institutions, the struggle for black nurses to be recognized by national nursing organizations, and features early leaders who paved the way for black nurses today.

Answering the call -- The Foundation is laid -- From dreams to achievements -- Struggle for recognition -- Stony road ahead -- So proudly we hail -- Nursing in the Caribbean -- Nursing in Africa -- Bibliography -- Appendices -- Chronology -- Index.