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Mamie Phipps Clark, a pioneer in child psychology, whose research on racial segregation influenced the Brown v. Board of Education decision.

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Mamie Phipps Clark’s Impact on Racial Equity in Education

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark’s research on racial segregation’s psychological effects on children revolutionized child psychology and informed landmark legal decisions.