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Dr. John Henrik Clarke – Celebrating and Remembering 100 Years

Remembering 100 Years...

Dr. John Henrik Clarke
"Professor Clarke"
January 1, 1915 - July 16, 1998

Dr. John Henrik Clarke, a scholar and advocate for African people, and one of the world's great historians, was born on January 1st, 1915.  I've shared several posts in past years, highlighting some of Dr. Clarke's speeches and writings, as well as a lecture about Professor Clarke's remarkable life and influence by Dr. Greg Carr at Howard University.  Born 100 years ago today, Dr. Clarke transitioned into the community of Ancestors, on July 16, 1998.

Dr. Clarke's lessons on African world history are just as timely today, as many in the world continue to deny the African origins and influence on world civilization, and also deny the European role in undermining, exploiting and destroying many of the early African civilizations and subsequent efforts at African economic and cultural development.

These experiences notwithstanding, African people throughout the world continue to uncover and recover our knowledge of these civilizations, and continue to draw upon the wisdom and power that comes from this reclamation process.

For all who are interested, please be sure and visit all of the previous and related posts, which includes a short list of readings by and about Dr. Clarke.

Also visit Twitter for additional readings and other resources.

On this seventh and final day of Kwanzaa (#Imani), let Professor Clarke's example and his lessons to us reaffirm our faith in our ability to heal and rebuild our communities, and to regain our place and standing in the world.