Press Release
Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Nurses to Hold Action to Show Solidarity with Black Lives Matter
–As registered nurses, we have a duty to speak out against racism and intolerance. We take an oath to protect and care for all our patients equally without discrimination. We must work together to end racism and the disparities that exist in access to health care for people of color,” - RN Petcha Dupree
Who: RN members of California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
What: RNs will hold signs in support of Black Lives Matter, calling attention to systemic racism and the need for change. RNs will hold moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds and, during that time, reflect on ways that they can continue to be agents of change.
Where: Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance, 4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503. Gathering at the main entrance in front of hospital at the roundabout.
When: 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020