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And Black nurses and organizations have taken on the task of challenging anti-Black racism and discrimination at large, despite the legacy of anti-Black racism in nursing in Ontario and across Canada. [...] In addition to the increased risk of exposure to COVID-19, Black women 12 and women of colour in the health-care industry are exposed to persistent forms of abuse and harassment that may compound the stress of working during a pandemic (Estabrooks and Keefe, 2020). [...] OBJECTIVES: 4 PILLARS EDUCATION AND Enhance learning and foster awareness among AWARENESS nurses and the broader public on systemic BUILDING anti-Black racism and discrimination within the 1 nursing profession RESEARCH Conduct focused research to uncover the lived experiences of Black nurses in Ontario and identify enablers and barriers to address anti-Black racism 2 and discrimination within the. [...] “Highlight work by Black nurses or people of color to demonstrate achievements and promote inclusivity.” “Include contributions of Black nurses to the Canadian Health-care System and integrate Black nurses into the education Curriculum.” HIRING, RECRUITING AND RETAINING OF BLACK NURSES Participants were also asked in both the pilot and full surveys to describe how workplace policies, hiring practi. [...] 36 ADVOCACY AT ALL LEVELS RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACTION PILLAR Propose and advocate for the implementation of strategies to address anti-Black racism at all levels (micro, meso and macro) across the 3 health system for sustainable and meaningful change This section of the report builds on the education and research pillars and provides recommendations and actions with the goal of dismantling anti-Bla.