Marnash Cetz walks us through attending nursing school during a global pandemic. How she almost walked away from the nursing profession within just a couple of months but inevitably found her way to rewrite her future. And how her religious community provided solace for her to process living in an America rot with white supremacy.

It’s a conversation that epitomizes the fact that Black Care Matters.

Nurse Megan Ludeña delves deeper into the various dimensions of care. She reflects on how she tends to herself and also how supporting others, irrespective of their background, became not only her avenue for human connection, but also her very purpose in life. She unveils the challenges of this profound realization, while growing up in Oregon navigating prejudicial roadblocks for biracial children like her.

It’s a conversation resonating with honest and profound strength, right here on Black Care Matters.

Danaya Hall is the former president and founder of the Alliance of Black Nurses Association of Oregon. Her passion for healthcare began during her high school years in the Bay Area, during a time deeply affected by the AIDS epidemic. This instilled in her the importance of showing up for others, no matter the situation. Her work ensures the sacrifices of those we've lost are never forgotten. Join us as we delve into her inspiring story and the impact it holds, only on Black Care Matters.