Kenneth B. Clark

Kenneth B. Clark was a renowned psychologist and educator whose research focused on the effects of racism and segregation on children's self-esteem and development. His studies showed that separating Black and White children in schools negatively impacted the self-worth of Black children. Clark's work played a significant role in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case, helping to demonstrate that racial segregation was harmful and unconstitutional. Throughout his career, Clark championed equality and worked to improve education and social justice, leaving a lasting impact on civil rights and psychology.