My Life in Search of Africa by John Henrik Clarke

My Life in Search of Africa by John Henrik Clarke

John Henrik Clarke

1915-1998

John Henrik Clarke, born into a sharecropping family in Union Springs, Alabama, overcame significant challenges to become a prominent figure in African studies. After migrating to Harlem, New York, 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.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1999

My Life in Search of Africa. Chicago, IL; Third World Press, 1999.

AL Book Collection

Clarke, John Henrik, “My Life in Search of Africa by John Henrik Clarke,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/7921.