The Black Angels

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Set against the backdrop of the pre-antibiotic era, the narrative highlights the plight of Black southern nurses who were recruited to combat a tuberculosis crisis at Seaview hospital. Upon arrival, they faced isolation, racism, and dire working conditions in a facility known as 'the pest house.' Over two decades, these courageous women, dubbed the 'Black Angels,' provided essential care to the city's most vulnerable while enduring neglect and danger. Their significant contributions to desegregation and medical advancements are finally acknowledged, reclaiming their place in history.