Studies into the experiences of Black nurses in Canada's healthcare system provide policymakers with a deeper understanding into designing policies and practice guidelines to best support equity and diversity. With male nurses making up 9% of the nursing population in Canada, there remains a paucity of studies into their experiences and significantly less for Black male nurses (BMNs). The World Health Organization's call for more nurses means an increase in Internationally Educated and Canadian‐born BMNs who will experience sociocultural stereotypes and biases that underpin nursing practices. BMNs are left to navigate intersections of race and gender power relations within nursing. Remaining invisible and voiceless within nursing literature, and discriminated against in the workplace culture, this study uses an exploratory qualitative approach to understand the experiences of six BMNs working in the Greater Toronto Area and the strategies they use to navigate the intersections of race and gender that sustain the negative stereotypes and tropes of the Black man. The findings disclose the need for policymakers, nursing administrators, and organizations to co‐create policies that support dynamically tailored mentorship programs and practice guidelines when dismantling anti‐Black racism and promote inclusivity and a sense of belonging.

African American (AA) women often experience earlier onset and more severe menopause symptoms, especially vasomotor symptoms (VMSs) like hot flashes, compared to other groups. However, limited research has examined the effectiveness and acceptability of menopause treatments in this population. This scoping review synthesized evidence on pharmacological (e.g., hormone replacement therapy [HRT], SSRIs, venlafaxine, nitroglycerin) and holistic (e.g., dietary changes, physical activity [PA], supplementation) approaches for managing menopause symptoms in AA women. Using Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA-ScR guidelines, a scoping review was conducted, guided by the PCC framework. Four databases (CINAHL, PsycInfo, PubMed, Scopus) were searched for English-language studies (2010–2025) involving AA women aged 40–65. Eligible studies included RCTs and observational designs with ≥10% AA participants. Data were charted and synthesized descriptively. Fourteen U.S.-based studies (11–53% AA representation) were included. Pharmacological treatments—especially HRT and SSRIs—were effective for VMSs and mood symptoms. Holistic approaches showed mixed outcomes; PA and magnesium offered modest benefit, while phytoestrogens sometimes worsened memory. Race-specific results were rarely reported. Effective pharmacological options exist, but evidence tailored to AA women is lacking. Future research must ensure greater AA representation and culturally responsive approaches to menopause care.

Studies into the experiences of Black nurses in Canada's healthcare system provide policymakers with a deeper understanding into designing policies and practice guidelines to best support equity and diversity. With male nurses making up 9% of the nursing population in Canada, there remains a paucity of studies into their experiences and significantly less for Black male nurses (BMNs). The World Health Organization's call for more nurses means an increase in Internationally Educated and Canadian-born BMNs who will experience sociocultural stereotypes and biases that underpin nursing practices. BMNs are left to navigate intersections of race and gender power relations within nursing. Remaining invisible and voiceless within nursing literature, and discriminated against in the workplace culture, this study uses an exploratory qualitative approach to understand the experiences of six BMNs working in the Greater Toronto Area and the strategies they use to navigate the intersections of race and gender that sustain the negative stereotypes and tropes of the Black man. The findings disclose the need for policymakers, nursing administrators, and organizations to co-create policies that support dynamically tailored mentorship programs and practice guidelines when dismantling anti-Black racism and promote inclusivity and a sense of belonging.

Studies into the experiences of Black nurses in Canada's healthcare system provide policymakers with a deeper understanding into designing policies and practice guidelines to best support equity and diversity. With male nurses making up 9% of the nursing population in Canada, there remains a paucity of studies into their experiences and significantly less for Black male nurses (BMNs). The World Health Organization's call for more nurses means an increase in Internationally Educated and Canadian-born BMNs who will experience sociocultural stereotypes and biases that underpin nursing practices. BMNs are left to navigate intersections of race and gender power relations within nursing. Remaining invisible and voiceless within nursing literature, and discriminated against in the workplace culture, this study uses an exploratory qualitative approach to understand the experiences of six BMNs working in the Greater Toronto Area and the strategies they use to navigate the intersections of race and gender that sustain the negative stereotypes and tropes of the Black man. The findings disclose the need for policymakers, nursing administrators, and organizations to co-create policies that support dynamically tailored mentorship programs and practice guidelines when dismantling anti-Black racism and promote inclusivity and a sense of belonging.