Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad's message made a whole lot of people feel whole again, human being again. Some of them came out and found a new meaning to their manhood and their womanhood. John Henrik Clarke elijahfeelfind Change image and share on social
I have walked majestically with kings and queens and presidents and other heads of states. John Henrik Clarke headkingmajestically Change image and share on social
A people's relationship to their heritage is the same as the relationship of a child to its mother. John Henrik Clarke childheritagemother Change image and share on social
We have been educated into believing someone else's concept of the deity, and someone else's standard of beauty. You have the right to practice any religion and politics in a way that best suits your freedom, your dignity, and your understanding. And once you do that, you don't apologize. John Henrik Clarke apologizebeautybelieve share on social
There was a time when all dark-skinned people were called Ethiopians, for the Greeks referred to Africa as, 'The Land Of The Burnt-Face People.' John Henrik Clarke africaburncall Change image and share on social
In the United States, the Supreme Court's decision of 1954, outlawing segregation in school systems, was greeted with mixed feelings of hope and skepticism by African-Americans. John Henrik Clarke africanamericancourt Change image and share on social
If I lead the field in any way, it is in the area of curricula development, study guides and other teaching materials. John Henrik Clarke areacurriculumdevelopment Change image and share on social
I want to make it clear that the black race did not come to the United States culturally empty-handed. The role and importance of ethnic history is in how well it teaches a people to use their own talents, take pride in their own history and love their own memories. John Henrik Clarke blackclearculturally share on social
Anytime someone says your God is ugly and you release your God and join their God, there is no hope for your freedom until you once more believe in your own concept of the 'deity.' John Henrik Clarke anytimeconceptdeity Change image and share on social
What I have learned is that a whole lot of people with degrees don't know a damn thing, and a lot of people with no degrees are brilliant. John Henrik Clarke brilliantdamndegree Change image and share on social