Post by Denetra Hampton

On August 8, 1963, three nurses sat in a "White's Only" cafeteria at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. By doing so, they stood against discrimination and advocated for equal rights in healthcare and beyond. This courageous act not only highlighted the challenges of the era but also initiated important conversations about racial equality and civil rights. In 2022, Denetra Hampton released a documentary that unveiled the story, resulting in the placement of a historical marker on January 4th at the former location of Dixie Hospital, which is now Hunter B Andrews Elementary School. The nurses, Mildred Smith, Agnes Stokes Chisman, and Patricia Taylor McKenzie, are now referred to as THE DIXIE 3, a term created by Denetra Hampton. #blackhistorymonth #civilrights #nurses #healthequity #film #movie