Henry McKee Minton was born on this day in Columbia, South Carolina. A pioneering African American physician and pharmacist, Minton co-founded Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity (also known as the Boulé) in 1904, the first Black Greek-letter fraternity. The organization was created to foster professional excellence and provide support for African American men during a time of widespread racial discrimination. Minton also served as superintendent of Mercy Hospital in Philadelphia, significantly contributing to medical care and professional opportunities for Black Americans.
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