The National Black Nurses Association’s Annual conference draws upwards of 1000 minority nurses (and nursing students), many of whom are nurse researchers presenting timely, reliable and accurate data using various data sources. The information promotes health equity in underrepresented populations and include both poster and podium presentations by nurse researchers, clinicians and other health care professionals.  This year's conference theme is “NBNA Fifty Years and Beyond:  Leading the Way in Innovation, Built Environments, Advocacy, Mentorship and Community Engagement.”