Dr Inez Beverley Prosser (1891 - 1934) was the first African American woman to receive a PhD and her research was looking at how African American children did when in mixed or segregated schools.
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In solidarity, this week I am posting psychologists and social scientists who are/were people of colour whose work you should know about. #blackpsychologists #blackresearchers #blacksocialscientists

'Racist comments and negative treatment from students and faculty - the harsh reality some face in academia. Let's stand against discrimination! 🤝❌ (Robinson, 2012) #Equality #AcademicInclusion '
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She received the APA award for outstanding lifetime achievement contributions to psychology in 2014. She is president emerita of Spelman College.
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