Although Kwanzaa is a relatively new holiday in the United States, it is still an important cultural holiday for many people. Observed from December 26th to January 1st, Kwanzaa is a celebration of heritage often observed in addition to Christmas and New Year.
Nurses are often the unsung heroes of the medical world, and just as doctors tend to get more public credit in their day to day work, many famous nursing pioneers are overlooked by history books. Here are a few inspirational nurses you may not have heard about.