2026 Chapter Meetings, Collaborations, and Community Events
Subject to change or add additions throughout the year
We meet to make a difference in our professional careers, the ones whom we mentor, and the community we serve
Our Professional Healthcare Team
WE ARE A TEAM OF RNs, ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES, LVN, CNA, STUDENT NURSES
Meetings are in person but we understand if you are not able to make it in person- See Calendar on Home page for zoom link
In Person Meeting: Cal Baptist Univers. Nursing Annex 8432 Magnolia Avenue Nursing Annex 132 Riverside CA
Every month on the Second Saturday
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2026 Big Events:
Dec. 12, 2026 (Scholarship Brunch and Oct.12, 2026 First GIEBNA
Health Fair in Collaboration with Assemblyman Dr. Corey Jackson at the State of the Black IE in Moreno Valley-contact Mr. Darrell Frye (Darrell.frye@asm.ca.gov)
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Community Collaboration Monthly Meetins
2026 MONTHLY MEETINGS
1. Executive Committee- open to all Chapter members
See website for zoom link and location(in person meetings varies)
Occurs One week prior to the Chapter meeting on Wednesdays
Subject to change
Feb. 11th-, 7-9pm
2. Chapter meetings - See calendar for zoom link and location(in person meetings varies)
Every 2nd Saturday-subject to change with a 30 day notice
Next meeting February 21st-10am*** Please note this is not the second Saturday.
3. Nightingale
Every 3rd Monday- but note for Jan 26th and Feb. 23rd) at 11am
Bordwell Park- 2006 Martin Luther King Blvd, Riverside, Ca. 92507- Stratton Community Center
No meeting for January-but Every 4th Wednesday There after
4. Health Policy NAACP
Meet Q MONTH(every 2nd Thursday)4PM-
HEALTH policy NAACP- ZOOM-Registration:
All participants must register in advance to attend the forum by clicking the link below:
Register here: https://naacpheadquarters.zoom.us/meeting/register/7rfUyDzdR8GJldnb9Lr6eQ
5. African American Wellness group
(Every 4th Thursday)
Jan. 21,2026 10 am via zoom and Feb. 18th
meet online- need members to attend- Contact Hazel Lambert(Cultural Community Liaison—951-743-4898. Information for zoom can be emailed.
6. Salvation Army Advisory meetings
(Every 4th Thursday)
January 22, 2026 -11am
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2026 JANUARY
Capitol Hill Webinar-
Jan. 15th
4pm
Capitol Hill Webinar- see email sent out for registration
an essential session designed to help you advocate effectively at our 38th Annual Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill.
This webinar will provide an overview of what to expect during Hill Day, tips for engaging with legislators, and guidance on how to elevate key health equity issues through policy-focused conversations. Whether this is your first Hill Day or you are a returning advocate, this session will ensure you are fully prepared to make an impact.
Webinar Details:
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Date: January 15, 2026
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Time: 7:00 PM EST
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Register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2_WM7pWxSYWG5K6AvMvUKw
Health Policy- NAACP
Jan. 15th on line at 7pm Eastern Time – count back your hours
Interested in Health Policy- NAACP and be on the committee- Dr. Roberts need support and can send you the link to register if interested.
MLK Walk
Jan. 19th 0730
MLK Walk- register and begin at Bordwell Park-2008 Martin Luther King Blvd., Riverside, Ca. 92507
2026 FEBRUARY
NBNA Day on Capitol Hill-
Feb. 5th- all day event
NBNA Day on Capitol Hill- please register to attend – Washington DC
Inauguration of New Chancellor-
Feb. 5th
2pm University theatre- WE NEED SOMEONE TO ATTEND
Every Yr.
Kick Off Reception for Black History Parade and Expo
Feb. 7th
-6-8pm
Central Middle School, Riverside, Ca.
4795 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Ca
Need head count of those who want to attend. It was an amazing event last year. We were acknowledge at the event for supporting the event along with the Chief of the Fire department, members of the school district and more
Black History Parade in San Bernardino-
Feb. 7th
Black History Parade and Expo
Feb. 14th-0800
African American Wellness group
Feb. 18th Wednesday via zoom-10am
meet online- need members to attend- Contact Hazel Lambert(Cultural Community Liaison—951-743-4898. Information for zoom can be emailed
Crafton Hills College,
February 19th
12NOON-1330
12noon-1330, 11711 Sand Canyon Avenue , Yucaipa, Ca. 92399-NEED VOLUNTEERS
Bordwell Park Advisory Meeting
Feb. 25th
11 am- to meet every 4th Wednesday there after
Bordwell Park
Bordwell Park Advisory Meeting- 2006 Martin Luther King Blvd, Riverside, Ca. 92507- Stratton Community Center
Date ?
California Black Health Network- Jabulani Jabulani would like for us to cohost an inperson networking event in San Bernardino- need members to take the lead- this is her contact- jjabulani@cablackhealthwork.org – we are members and our membership pays for 9 slots and we need 8 people to fill the slots
OCCURS Weekly
Those who want to support our Children- bring and support the book club it is on zoom- weekly book readings for kids - link can be emailed.- contact is Maya Davis- Health Education Assistant II 951-539-8477
2026 MARCH
Greater Inland Empire BNA Executive meeting
March. 4th 7pm-Hybrid
– please see online calendar for zoom link
NAACP health lead forum
March 12th
4pm
NAACP health lead forum, see above for link to register
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church- Health Fai
March 28th
10-2pm
set up around 0830
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church- Health Fair
1575 West 17th Street ,San Bernardino, Ca.92411
2026 APRIL
Cultural Competency Reducing Disparities Multicultural Symposium “Healing Together: Culture ,Resilience and Mental Wellness”
April 22- 09-1600
81725 Highway 111, Indio, Ca. 92201- we can be an exhibitor, we just need to register- link can be email- need chapter members to commit- WE NEED TO CARPOOL
Second Annual Mental Health awareness fair
April 4th 10-6pm
SEABORN Ranch – Second Annual Mental Health awareness fair- 9325 Peoria Lane, Moreno Valley, Ca. 92557- Hazel Lambert is the contact
SPANISH HERITAGE TAMALE FESTIVAL
APRIL 18TH 0730 SET UP- FIRST AIDE BOOTH MAY 2026
Black Graduation Celebration-
May 9th – set up around 0900
Black Graduation Celebration- California State San Bernardino University- Dar’rell Jones- Career Programs Manager BLU Educational Foundation 909 685 8138
Chapter Meetings
MAY 9TH
CHAPTER MEETING -CONTINUTE TALK ABOUT ELECTIONS for GREATER INLAND EMPIRE BNA EXECUTIVE TEAM
Ananda Yoga Festival-
May 16th 0730- set up
Ananda Yoga Festival- 09-1600
– we will will assist at the first aide booth. Great event
2026 JUNE DATES TO COME LATER-
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2025 DATES FOR
January 11, 2025
Time: 10 am -12noon
Location
Cal Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Nursing Annex 132
Riverside CA 92504
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February 8, 2025- NO MEETING- BLACK HISTORY PARADE- NEED ALL TO PARTICIPATE AT FIRST AID BOOTH AND IN THE PARADE
March
March 8, 2025
Time: 10 am -12noon
Location
Cal Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Nursing Annex 132
Riverside CA 92504
April
April 12, 2025
Time: 10 am -12noon
Location
Cal Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Nursing Annex 132
May
May 24, 2025
OUR UPCOMING GREATER INLAND EMPIRE BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION WILL BE HELD AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION.
The meeting will be held at our GREATER INLAND EMPIRE BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION
Historian's home.
Date: May 24,2025
Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm
Address: Email for address- greaterinlandempirebna@gmail.com
June
June 14, 2025
Time: 10 am -12noon
Location
Cal Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Nursing Annex 132
Riverside CA 92504
July
July 12, 2025
Time: 10 am -12noon
Location
Cal Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Nursing Annex 132
Riverside CA 92504
August - no meeting
53r Annual Institute and Conference
(August 5-10,2025)
Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas
September
September 13
Time: 10 am -12noon
Location
Cal Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Nursing Annex 132
Riverside CA 92504
October
October 11
Time: 10 am -12noon
Location
Cal Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Nursing Annex 132
Riverside CA 92504
November
November 8
Time: 10 am -12noon
Location
Cal Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Nursing Annex 132
Riverside CA 92504
December
December 13
2nd Nursing Fundraising Brunch