Read the article:
“You Don’t Have Any Business Being This Good”: An Oral History with Bernardine Lacey.
Choose one of the following questions and answer it with supporting evidence from the readings assigned this week. Propose at least one question to your peers that invites discussion
1. Remembering the more recent cases in the media addressing the treatment of minority groups, how does Bernardine Lacey’s historical account of racism resonate in today’s society?
2. Perseverance and resilience were crucial factors for Bernardine Lacey’s navigation of the space when segregation was still occurring, and profound social changes were afoot. How did Bernardine Lacey contribute to nursing to affect change in health care?
3. In the article, Bernardine Lacey explores some difficult truths about racism and the culpable role of nursing in this history. How has the nursing profession evolved to address inclusivity and diversity? Provide examples of areas that may be deficient or progressive.