As we celebrate black legacies, elevated voices, and honor transformative change agents who shaped our nation, we extend a special “THANK YOU” to nurses whose innovation, leadership, and advocacy paved the way for diversity, equality and inclusion. Your enduring work, selfless contributions, and bold influence continue to forge lasting impressions. And your staying power further reemphasizes the depth, value, & profound significance you extend to patients, peers, causes and healthcare settings across our varied disciplines.