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Page 2 | February, March, April 2020 Virginia Nurses Today | www.VirginiaNurses.com Black History Month continued from page 1 In a similar conversation with Senator Mamie Locke, she expressed discontent in past and current voting practices. Senator Locke said, “there is no reason to make it difficult for individuals to exercise their right to vote; it definitely should not be happening in this century.” “As Americans, it is our duty to ensure that anyone who is eligible to register and vote be allowed to exercise their given right to do so without obstruction,” stated Senator Locke. When I met with Congressman John Lewis I wanted to know what it was like on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965, particularly when the nonviolent protesters were met with brute force opposition that included state troopers brandishing nightsticks, tear gas and whips. Congressman Lewis vividly accounts the day he and the other protesters marched for the voting rights of those denied the right to vote. The details are graphic and will not be discussed here, but Congressman Lewis said he feared that he would “die on that bridge.” Congressman Lewis said, “When I was being beat on that bridge, I thought I would lose my life right there, but it would not have been in vain.” The congressman emphasized the significance of voting and having your vote count. “It is imperative that citizens remain vigilant, stay informed about changes in legislation, and most importantly, exercise their right to vote,” says Congressman Lewis. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge civil rights activist Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American to complete nurse’s training in 1879. Miss Mahoney is also credited as one of the first women to register to vote in her state of Massachusetts following ratification of the 19th Amendment (Spring, 2017). Senator Lucas said she imagines that many African Americans were feeling euphoric thinking that the amendment was a quick fix to the ongoing issues of voting rights, only to learn that barriers such as poll taxes continued to exist. Mahoney, along with many African American women such as Ida B. Wells, Nannie Helen Burroughs, Josephine St. Pierre Congressman John Lewis and Dr. McDaniel discuss his participation in the 1965 March to Selma Ruffin, and Mary McLeod Bethune led civil rights organizations that contributed to the VRA of 1965 (National Park Service, 2019). There are too many nuances surrounding the African American suffrage movement to discuss here, but perhaps your curiosity and propensity for gaining new knowledge will lead you to further investigate. And remember, you should never take your constitutional right to vote for granted. You must always seek ways to ensure that you are allowed the opportunity to exercise that right. Happy Black History Month! *The Virginia Senate recently named Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) as president pro tempore, making her the first woman and first African American to hold the chamber’s secondhighest office. Senator Mamie Locke was the first African American mayor of Hampton, VA. References National Park Service (2019). Series: Suffrage in America: The 15th and 19th Amendments. Retrieved from https:// www.nps.gov/articles/black-women-and-the-fight-forvoting-rights.htm Spring, K. A. (2017). Mary Eliza Mahoney. The National Women’s History Museum. Retrieved from https://www. womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/ mary-mahoney. is the official publication of the Virginia Nurses Foundation: 2819 N. Parham Road, Suite 230, Richmond, Virginia 23294, VNF’s affiliate, the Virginia Nurses Association, is a constituent of the American Nurses Association. www.VirginiaNurses.com admin@virginianurses.com Phone: 804-282-1808 The opinions contained herein are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation. Virginia Nurses Today reserves the right to edit all materials to its style and space requirements and to clarify presentations. VNF Mission Statement To support the advancement of nursing through recognition, research, and innovation. VNT Staff Janet Wall, Editor-in-Chief Kristin Jimison, Managing Editor Virginia Nurses Today is published quarterly every February, May, August and November by the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. Copyright © 2012, ISSN #1084-4740 Subscriber rates are available, 804-282-1808. For advertising rates and information, please contact Arthur L. 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Articles appearing in this publication express the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of VNF, or those of the national or local chapters. Stafford County Public Schools is actively seeking qualified applicants for the following position: School Nurse Under the supervision of the Building Administrator and/or other designated administrator, the school nurse provides health services and leadership in establishing a complete and effective program of school health. Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an accredited program of registered nursing and hold a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED required. Must have at least two years successful nursing experience. Pediatric and community health experience preferred. Salary $36,447-$76,092 Please visit our website at www.staffordschools.net to learn more about the position and to submit our on line licensed application at www.staffordschools.net www.VirginiaNurses.com Published by: Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. Come join our caring team of professionals in a Five Star rated, CARF-CCAC accredited community, located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, sign on bonuses and excellent resident to staff ratios, and are currently recruiting for CNA, LPN and RN positions. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at www.svwc.org
www.VirginiaNurses.com | Virginia Nurses Today February, March, April 2020 | Page 3 As of May 2020 only members of Virginia Nurses Association will receive a print copy of Virginia Nurses Today. If you are not a member of Virginia Nurses Association, look for the next issue in your email inbox! To be sure to receive your free digital copy, subscribe online at https://tinyurl.com/VNTGreen. We are excited to announce that Virginia Nurses Today is going GREEN! Beginning with the May 2020 issue, the publication will be distributed as part of a Virginia Nurses Association membership benefit in both printed and electronic form, and it will be available as an electronic publication to nonmembers. We encourage every nurse in Virginia to register to receive Virginia Nurses Today publication electronically. Whether you want to go green, or just like reading it electronically, signing up for the online version of Virginia Nurses Today is super easy. It will be in your inbox faster than standard mail! Register your email now and sign up to receive Virginia Nurses Today electronically at https://tinyurl.com/VNTGreen. If you have any questions or comments about Virginia Nurses Today, please contact Virginia Nurses Association at admin@virginianurses.com or phone 804-282-1808. You can join Virginia Nurses Association at virginianurses.com/page/VNAMembership – click JOIN ANA & VNA!
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