These two words most likely best describe the extensive body of work that the Late Dr. John Henrik Clark built over his illustrious career as a Master Teacher, and contemporary of other great Melanoid scholars of his day, such as Dr. Yosef Ben Jochannan, Dr. Amos Wilson, and many others. Today marks 17 years since his transistioning, yet his presence is felt stronger than ever before. What made Dr. John Henrik Clarke stand out from the Melanoid scholars who decide to compromise their integrity in order to have a seat at the table of the dominant society, he–like the aforementioned scholars and others not listed here–stood his ground and challenged white supremacy dead on.

Dr. Clarke, who adhered to the progressive nature of the Pan-Africanist school of thought/movement, was also a good friend of Malcolm X, was once asked if he would be open to debating with a member of the dominant society, Dr. Clarke replied, “I only debate my equals, all others I teach”. ‘Nuff said.

Enjoy some of the following video clips of Dr. Clarke’s lectures, and be sure to apply the nuggets of knowledge and information that he and other great Melanoid minds disseminated for us many years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWs6hU-TqQI&spfreload=10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-DMpQJmOTU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q__fdON-H_I

B. Clark