Nursing as a profession is deeply rooted in caring and advocating for the well-being of others, linking it to social justice praxis.1 Social justice refers to the fair and equitable distribution of resources, opportunities and upholding the rights of individuals within society, regardless of their characteristics such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, religious belief, age, disability and other protected characteristics. The tenets of social justice are diversity, equity and inclusion. In this editorial, we focus on racial diversity because it has a very important place in nursing and nurses should be continually taught how to embed racial diversity in practice. Embedding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in evidence-informed nursing practice is crucial to ensuring that healthcare is accessible, culturally competent, socially just and addresses the unique needs of all individuals and communities. We hold the view that diversity is not and should not be a one-off showcase in th