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Henrietta Vinton Davis o Teacher o Actress o One of the original 13 members of the UNIA established UNIA divisions in Cuba; Guadeloupe; Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands; Port au Prince, Haiti; Trinidad, Jamaica and throughout the United States o “Greatest Woman of the [African] Race” First international organizerTRANSCRIPT
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The Universal African Black Cross Nurses
Throughout the YearsPresented by Latasia Polk
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History Female auxiliary of the UNIA Originated in 1920 in Philadelphia
o Chapters across the world (US, Central America and Caribbean)
Organized by Henrietta Vinton Davis Worked together to become the
“Most Powerful Black Organization of All Times”
Disbanded and currently Reorganizing
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Founder Henrietta Vinton Davis
o Teachero Actresso One of the original 13 members of the
UNIA• established UNIA divisions in Cuba;
Guadeloupe; Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands; Port au Prince, Haiti; Trinidad, Jamaica and throughout the United States
o “Greatest Woman of the [African] Race”• First international organizer
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Reason for Assembly
General Mission: Help heal the African community
Promote awareness (maternity and infant care)
Assist with making healthy decisions Teach and Rehabilitate Provide many services
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Rules and Regulations
Negro blood or African descent Age limit
o Age 16-45 18 month training program Four officers Control issues within divisions
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Facts Uniform
o Provide their owno Logo
Sang hymns at meetings Multiple Departments in revised
divisions
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Essential Women from Belize
Vivian Seayo Teachero Founded the Belize divisiono Led Belize division from 1920-1971o No Nursing Education or Trainingo Well respected by the community
• Led to many accomplishmentso Mentor and Friend to Cleopatra White
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Essential Women from Belize
Cleopatra Whiteo Very well respectedo Helped Establish and Reorganize the
Belize Divisiono Interested in Nursingo Many accomplishments for her service
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Belizean BCN History
Founded by Vivian Seay in 1920 Untrained members of the
community Main Focus: General nursing and
infant care Training
o Classes twice a week due to low funding• Pay own fees
o Began to train in hospital from 7am-2pmo In later years, senior member taught
• Material limited 1950’s - membership declined
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Belize Division Today
Revived in 1980’s Only active division today
o Only inactive for a few years Built on same guidelines Cater to elderly https://
www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Cross-Nurses-Association/307810835937320?sk=info
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Volunteers Wanted
Wanted: Hard working, dependable, resourceful individuals
No experience needed Be willing “to help with the social,
economical, and mental wellness of our people”
Uniaacl.org