Description: (Psychologist)
Kenneth Bancroft Clark, a pioneering African-American psychologist, conducted influential research on racial identity and the impact of segregation on children. He was the first to earn a Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia University and supported the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Clark advocated for civil rights and education reform, founding organizations like the Northside Center for Child Development and Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited to improve mental health services and educational opportunities for minority children. Throughout his career, he served as a tenured professor, expert witness, and vocal advocate for integration.