Ruth Winifred Howard

Ruth Winifred Howard (March 25, 1900 – February 12, 1997) was an American psychologist. She is best known for her psychological work concerning students with special needs at Children's Provident Hospital School. She is the first African American women to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology.[1][2] Howard was an active participant in the American Psychological Association, the International Council of Women Psychologists, the American Association of University Women, the National Association of College Women (an African American-based group), and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Quotes I would appreciate if you could call me Dr. Ruth Howard I salute women psychologists as they receive recognition within their field and when they help other women attain their potential. External links