James Edward Lee Sr. Poet Bio

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Mary Eliza Mahoney Rn -United States First Black Nurse

Mary
 Mary Eliza Mahoney 
birth in 1845 an American black child of former slaves daughter of Mary Jane and Charles Mahoney 
at 18 showed interest in healing Humanity 
in 1863 and the New England hospital for women and children headed
 into the healthcare industry
 has a younger sister named Ellen also wanted to become a nurse
 but alas she didn't graduate
Mary train long days 16 hours
 students then earn $1 to $4 an hour 
Mary graduated 1879 as a registered nurse 
alongside with three other colleagues as the first black woman nurse in the United States of America 


2/6/21
Written words by James Edward Lee Sr 2021©

Sunruse:  May 7th 1845 Dorchester Massachusetts
Sunset:     January 4th 1926 Boston Massachusetts
Nationality: American
Alma mater: New England Hospital for Women and Children

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Alexis Y. February 6, 2021 at 2:43 PM Hi James, What an excellent tribute for Mary Eliza Mahoney. It‘s so fitting for Black History month. I have been educated. I have never heard about here. What she did as the first African American nurse is the US, outstanding. She‘s a trailblazer for what she contributed to the nursing field. I was a nursing assistant in the past, I am proud to follow in the footsteps(a little) of the lady that opened the door for others like me. Thanks for bringing this remarkable woman to my attention-Alexis