As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s important to pause and remember the achievements by Black Americans and their critical, central role in United States history. Here, we spotlight Mary Munson Runge—a pharmacist and advocate.

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References

1. African American Registry. (n.d.). Mary Munson Runge, a pharmacy pioneer. https://aaregistry.org/story/mary-munson/

2. Black America Web. (2016, November 18). Little Known Black History Fact: Mary Munson Runge. https://blackamericaweb.com/2016/11/18/little-known-black-history-fact-mary-munson-runge/

3. West Virginia University School of Medicine. (2020, February 28). Celebrating Black History Month: Three pharmacy trailblazers who made a difference. https://medicine.wvu.edu/News/Story?headline=celebrating-black-history-month-three-pharmacy-trailblazers-who-madedifference