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Howard E. Young

1871–1945

United States

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Howard E. Young (March 12, 1871 – October 3, 1945), was the first African American licensed as a pharmacist in Maryland. Young was born in Baltimore to Reverend Alfred and Emma J. Young. He was educated at M Street High School in Washington, D.C., then he received a degree in pharmacy at Howard University.

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