John Henrik Clarke
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Brief Biography
John Henrik Clarke was born in Union Springs, Alabama and spent part of his childhood in Columbus, Georgia, after a storm destroyed his family’s home. After migrating to Harlem, New York, in 1933, he pursued self-education through public libraries and engaged with the Harlem History Club, nurturing his passion for Black history. Clarke's literary pursuits encompassed poetry, short stories, and historical articles, while his role as an educator and advocate for African studies led him to teach at esteemed institutions such as the New School for Social Research, Cornell University, and Hunter College. Clarke's significant contributions to the Pan-African movement and his dedication to African American history and culture earned him numerous accolades and recognition. He died of a heart attack in 1998.
Publications
Rebellion in Rhyme. Illinois; Decker Press, 1948.
Black Americans, Immigrants Against Their Will. Atlanta; Atlanta University, 1974.
The Influence of African Cultural Continuity on the Slave Revolts in South America and in the Caribbean Islands. Atlanta; Atlanta University, 1974.
Black-White Alliances, 1970. Chicago; Institute of Positive Education, 1976.
Dimensions of the Struggle Against Apartheid. New York; African Heritage Studies Association, 1979.
Africans at the Crossroads: Notes for an African World Revolution. Trenton; Africa World Press, 1991.
Christopher Columbus and the African Holocaust. A & B Books, 1992.
African People in World History. Halethorpe; Black Classic Press, 1993.
Who Betrayed the African World Revolution and Other Speeches. Chicago; Third World Press, 1995.
Critical Lessons in Slavery and the Slavetrade. Richmond; Native Sun Publishers, 1996.
My Life in Search of Africa. Chicago; Third World Press, 1999.
Joint Publications:
New Dimensions in African History: The London Lectures of Dr. Josef be-Jochannan and Dr. John Henrik Clarke. Trenton; Africa World Press, 1996.
Black Americans, Immigrants Against Their Will. Atlanta; Atlanta University, 1974.
The Influence of African Cultural Continuity on the Slave Revolts in South America and in the Caribbean Islands. Atlanta; Atlanta University, 1974.
Black-White Alliances, 1970. Chicago; Institute of Positive Education, 1976.
Dimensions of the Struggle Against Apartheid. New York; African Heritage Studies Association, 1979.
Africans at the Crossroads: Notes for an African World Revolution. Trenton; Africa World Press, 1991.
Christopher Columbus and the African Holocaust. A & B Books, 1992.
African People in World History. Halethorpe; Black Classic Press, 1993.
Who Betrayed the African World Revolution and Other Speeches. Chicago; Third World Press, 1995.
Critical Lessons in Slavery and the Slavetrade. Richmond; Native Sun Publishers, 1996.
My Life in Search of Africa. Chicago; Third World Press, 1999.
Joint Publications:
New Dimensions in African History: The London Lectures of Dr. Josef be-Jochannan and Dr. John Henrik Clarke. Trenton; Africa World Press, 1996.
Themes
John Henrik Clarke wrote poems, short stories, and nonfiction. His works are inspired by his experience as a Black American. Several of his nonfiction books are about the Pan-African movement, also called Afrocentrism.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
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Citation
Clarke, John Henrik, “John Henrik Clarke,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed September 19, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/556.