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Sidney Barthwell
This black pharmacist bought and turned a drugstore into the largest pharmacy in Detroit in the 30s
Sidney Barthwell, like many other African Americans during his time, faced racial discrimination when he graduated and tried to find work. Despite possessing a degree in pharmacy in 1929, he was repeatedly turned away from potential job opportunities, solely because of the color of his skin. However, Sidney refused to give up and continued to…
