Abstract

Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser was a pioneering psychologist and educator whose research examined the psychological effects of racial segregation on Black students. One of the first Black women to earn a PhD in psychology, she challenged dominant assumptions about schooling, identity, and well-being. Her doctoral research revealed how racism and exclusion shaped students’ self-esteem and educational experiences, laying groundwork for later studies that influenced the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Despite her impact, Prosser’s work has been largely erased from mainstream psychology. Remembering her challenges whose knowledge is recognised and whose voices are valued in education.