RCN Eastern Black History Month: Stronger together - embracing diversity for a brighter future
31 Oct 2025, 10:00 - 15:00
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You are invited to join the RCN Eastern Black History Month event - Stronger together: embracing diversity for a brighter future.
Every year we take the opportunity during October to celebrate the continuing contribution of Black nurses, health care support workers and students to the art and science of nursing.
Please join us - either in person or online - to hear from senior nursing leaders and key RCN Eastern members to mark Black History Month. There will also be a Q&A panel to highlight the RCN Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and discuss plans for 2026.
Our speakers will be:
- Tendai Nzirawa - Standing Firm in Power and Pride with Strength and Resilience
- April Murillo-Fianza - Empowerment in Diversity: The Role of Intersectionality in Nursing Practice
- Annesha Archyangelio, Regional Director of Nursing Direct Commissioning, NHS England - The International Healthcare Professionals' Handbook
The event will be held at the Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth, and also online via Microsoft Teams. Kindly hosted by Hannah Njenga Byram, member of the RCN Eastern board, the event will also include opening and closing words from Sarah Seeley, RCN Eastern Lead Nurse for Independent Health and Social Care.
Attendees are encouraged to bring something to the event which represents your culture and background. For example, you could wear your national colours or dress, or bring a memento, photo, picture or food.
Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees so please advise us of any dietary requirements. There is free parking at the hospital site.
Booking open now. Please let us know any accessibility requirements when booking your place.
We look forward to seeing you at an event soon.
For more information, please contact:
Hafsa Shahzad
hafsa.shahzad@rcn.org.uk
Rivers Hospital
High Wych Road
Sawbridgeworth
CM21 0HH
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Page last updated - 03/10/2025
