Kenneth A. Clark

Kenneth A. Clark was an influential American psychologist and educator, best known for his research on the psychological effects of racial segregation. He conducted the famous "doll experiments" in the 1940s, which demonstrated that black children internalized negative stereotypes about their race due to segregation. His work provided key evidence in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, which helped end legal segregation in U.S. schools. Clark was also active in civil rights and served as the first black president of the American Psychological Association. His contributions have significantly impacted psychology and education policy.