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-Psychology students stand on the shoulders of pioneers who proved that brilliance and perseverance can break every barrier. The stories of Francis Cecil Sumner, Inez Beverly Prosser, and Solomon Carter Fuller remind us that knowledge is not confined by race or circumstance—it is expanded by courage. Their legacy calls today’s students to study with purpose, lead with integrity, and use psychology to heal, uplift, and transform communities.

The history of Black psychology in America begins with extraordinary determination against systemic barriers. Dr. Francis Cecil Sumner, known as the Father of Black Psychology, became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in psychol ...