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“I am a nationalist, and a Pan-Africanist, first and foremost. I was well grounded in history before ever taking a history course. I did not spend much formal time in school - I had to work.”

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John Henrik Clarke
John Henrik Clarke

John Henrik Clarke was a renowned writer, born on June 1, 1915, and passed away on July 16, 1998. His works primarily focused on African history and culture, which had a profound impact on academic research and public awareness in the subsequent era. more

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