Ann Arbor National Black Nurses Association

04/14/2026

It’s OFFICIAL!!!

Registration for our 4th Annual Men’s Health Walk & Run 5K is OPEN. Early bird specials now through 4/30.
Scan the QR code or check out the link.

June 6, 2025
Gallup Park
Ann Arbor, MI

04/09/2026

AANBNA members filling their cup at the 2026 Leadership Summit for Advancing Women!

04/07/2026

Michigan Medicine, Trinity Health and Washtenaw County, in partnership with community organizations, proudly invite you to the Black Maternal Health Café—a joyful event dedicated to Black maternal health, justice, and community.

Special Event: Café Conversations (choose one)

• Perinatal Mental Health & introduction to Trinity Health’s new Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program

OR

• Heart Health in Pregnancy (including high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and related conditions) with the Michigan Medicine Cardio-Obstetrics Program

Event Highlights:
Resource tables from community organizations
Music by DJ Mars
Lemonade Bar by JS Lemonade
Photo booth, chair massages, arts & crafts table, face painting
Food by a local caterer
Expressions & inspiration by Dr. Mona Hanna, pediatrician & founder of Rx Kids
Performance by West African Dance Group

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Ypsilanti Community High School
2095 Packard St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

04/07/2026

AANBNA participated in the Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza in partnership with the African American Organizations of Washtenaw County and Friends and Ypsilanti Community Schools, Saturday April 4th.

We love being in the community and sharing health wisdom❤️

Such a FUN annual event! We are looking forward to next year already😉

03/14/2026

We have some of the best members❤️
Our CNS ladies been busy, NACNS brought come so much.

Dr. LaToya Freeman was recognized for her community service.

Nikki Taylor received the “Innovator of the Year” Award.

Elissa Persaud and Shannon Brunt presented their poster “Thermography for Subclinical Evaluation of Pressure Injuries, Diagnostic Data Collection, and Skin Failure Evaluation”.

Lakeisha Benn serving as a board member at large.

Thank you for all the hard work you do! Congratulations!

03/11/2026

AANBNA members recognizing World Delirium Awareness Day! 3.11.2026 🧠

Dr. Lakeshia Benn and Kierra Knox will be presenting in June on a symposium at the American Delirium Society.

Abigail Hall is working on delirium project for her honors research class.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!!

03/01/2026

Member Recognition!

Happy Birthday to two of our amazing members Kywona Bernard & Maria Bobo🎉🎉

02/24/2026

We are excited to be partnering again with .advance for the Spring 2026 Clothing Drive.

The clothing drive, which runs February 23rd-March 20th, is aiming to distribute 1.5K items this season. All items go directly to local organizations for distribution to our neighbors in need.

You can help by:
• Purchase new items through an Amazon Wish List (see QR code in the flyer)
• Donate gently used items at the following U-M Loading Dock locations around the Ann Arbor area.
· NCRC-2800 Plymouth Rd Dock 90
· MSRB-1150 W. Medical Ctr Dr Dock 6

Since 2016, A2-ADVANCE has distributed nearly 20K items to neighbors in need.

All donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for your support!!

02/20/2026

AANBNA couldn’t be more excited for our President! Congratulations LaToya Freeman on achieving the Go 4 It award. Your leadership is inspirational❤️

Nurse LaToya Freeman founded her home healthcare company, "Love is Zaki," in 2023, inspired by a family tragedy and named after her godson. Dedicated to prov...

02/04/2026

February 2026 marks the 100th year of celebrating Black History Month and AANBNA is here for it!

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12/26/2025

Happy Holidays from Ann Arbor Black Nurses Association!