Auburn Avenue Research Library Holds Community Forum on “THE GRADYS”

In recognition of National Nurses Week (May 6-12,), the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History will hold a community forum titled, The Colored Unit: Stories of the Segregated Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, 1920-1966. According to a press release the community discussion will focus on the racially segregated school of nursing operated through Grady Memorial Hospital, known by most during that time as "THE GRADYS."

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Featuring first-hand experiences from graduates of the Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and members of the National Conclave of Grady Graduate Nurses, this conversation will examine how African American graduates persevered through systemic racism and sexism, celebrating their indelible impact on Grady Memorial Hospital and the nursing profession.

The program will be held in the AARL Auditorium (The address is 101 Auburn Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30303) on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. and will be moderated by retired WSB-TV personality, Jocelyn Dorsey.

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In recognition of the Grady Nurse Graduates, a special exhibit will be on display the day of the event.

For more information about the Auburn Avenue Research Library, visit www.afpls.org/aarl or www.facebook.com/AuburnAvenueResearchLibrary. The Auburn Avenue Research Library is a special library of the Fulton County Library System, a 34 library system serving Fulton County residents.

Information: www.afpls.org or www.facebook.com/fulcolibrary.