Educators: Mamie Phipps Clark

Mamie Phipps Clark (1917-1983) was an American social psychologist who focused on the development of self-consciousness in black preschool children that exposed internalized racism and the negative effects of segregation. For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here’s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We’re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we’re going back to school, highlighting educators and intellectuals.