In this eye-opening episode of Coffee No Cream, host Erin Braxton sits down with longtime friend and veteran nurse Sheryl Davis to discuss a shocking coffee no cream moment that challenges everything you'd expect about racial bias in healthcare.Sheryl, a seasoned nurse with over 30 years of experience, shares the surprising story of a Black patient who refused treatment from her - not because of her qualifications or bedside manner, but because she wanted a white nurse instead. This unexpected twist opens up a deeper conversation about internalized racism, colorism, and the complex dynamics Black women face in professional settings.From navigating workplace politics with natural hair to experiencing light-skin privilege in the hospitality industry, Sheryl's stories reveal the layered realities of being a Black woman in healthcare. This honest conversation tackles uncomfortable truths about how bias shows up within our own community and the grace required to handle these situations professionally.Join us for a thought-provoking discussion about representation, professionalism, and the ongoing challenges Black women face in medical fields.Chapters:(0:00) - Introduction & Erin's Recent Medical Experience(7:36) - Meet Sheryl Davis: 30+ Years in Nursing(9:01) - The Coffee No Cream Moment: When a Black Patient Refused Care(14:18) - The Patient's Age & Mental State(18:12) - Comparing Experiences: White vs. Black Patients(25:34) - How Sheryl Handled the Situation(29:00) - Generational Perspectives on Racial Bias(32:15) - The Name Game: Sheryl vs. Cheryl(34:47) - Speaking "Properly" as a Black Professional(40:14) - Hair Politics in Healthcare Settings(46:10) - The Crown Act & Workplace Policies(54:24) - Kitchen Table Talk & Professional Boundaries(58:32) - Colorism in Promotion & Patient Care(1:00:27) - The Hotel Story: Light Skin Privilege Exposed(1:05:06) - Advice for Young Black Women Entering Nursing(1:19:13) - Reading the Room & Professional Representation(1:25:37) - Tattoos, Scrubs & Workplace Evolution(1:32:15) - Where to Find Sheryl(1:37:19) - Closing ThoughtsAbout Coffee No Cream:This podcast is unapologetically dedicated to Black women, sharing our "Coffee No Cream moments" - those experiences that happen to us simply because we're Black women. Subscribe for real conversations about navigating bias, microaggressions, and workplace dynamics while building confidence and community.Connect with Sheryl DavisSheryl's FacebookSheryl's Instagram

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