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Black History | Dr. Herbert Smitherman

Posted on February 1, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Dr. Herbert Smitherman was a pioneering executive and professional  chemist at Proctor & Gamble who led the way for other  African-Americans at the prestigious company in the 1960s. He was the  first black person with a doctorate hired at Proctor … Continue reading →

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