Keepers of the Dream: A Symposium on the Life and Legacy of Kenneth and Mamie Clark

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Drs. Kenneth Bancroft and Mamie Phipps Clark were champions of social justice and public education. The Clarks influenced far more than Brown v. Board of Education decision, they reshaped how we think about urban communities, mental health, and the promise of education. This symposium draws together students, scholars, activists, and practitioners to reflect on the work and legacy of Mamie Phipps and Kenneth B. Clark. Panelists will engage issues that include integration, gender, poverty, school reform, Black and Latinx relations, and comprehensive educational interventions. In addition to honoring the Clarks' contributions, the panelists will speak about how their work continues to influence the quest for equitable educational opportunity.

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• R. L'Heureux Lewis-McCoy, New York University

Participants

• Terri Nicol Watson, City College of New York - CUNY

• Sonya Douglass Horsford, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Carla Shedd, CUNY Graduate Center

• Sonia Lee, Indiana University

• Thelma Dye, Northside Center