Mabel Keaton Staupers was a prominent figure in Black history known for her contributions to the advancement of Black nurses and healthcare equality. She was born on February 27, 1890, in Barbados and later immigrated to the United States.

Staupers was a registered nurse and became the Executive Secretary of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses (NACGN), where she advocated for the integration of Black nurses into the American Nurses Association (ANA) during a time of segregation in the nursing profession.

Her efforts were instrumental in breaking down racial barriers in nursing and promoting equal opportunities for Black nurses. Staupers played a key role in desegregating the U.S. military nursing corps during World War II, paving the way for Black nurses to serve alongside their white counterparts.

Her work also helped to improve healthcare access and quality for Black communities, as she recognized the importance of diversity in the nursing profession and the health care system as a whole.

Mabel Keaton Staupers' legacy continues to inspire future generations of Black healthcare professionals and her contributions have had a lasting impact on the nursing profession and healthcare equality in the United States.