Tag: African American Psychology

November 29, 2025 / Mohammed looti

PAYTON, CAROLYN R

Introduction to Carolyn R. Payton Carolyn Robertson Payton stands as a monumental figure in 20th-century American psychology, uniquely bridging the fields of clinical practice, academic scholarship, and international public service. Recognized primarily for her historic appointment as the first African American and first female Director of the Peace Corps, a position she held during the […]

November 6, 2025 / Mohammed looti

SUMNER, FRANCIS CECIL

FRANCIS CECIL SUMNER: Pioneer and Architect of African American Psychology Francis Cecil Sumner stands as a colossal figure in the history of American psychology, primarily recognized for the monumental achievement of becoming the first African American in the United States to earn a doctoral degree in the field. His academic journey culminated in 1920 when […]