My daddy wanted me to be a farmer; feel the smoothness of Alabama clay and become one of the first blacks in my town to own land. But, I was worried about my history being caked with that southern clay, and I subscribed to a different kind of teaching and learning in my bones and in my spirit.
John Henrik ClarkeThe first light of human consciousness and the world's first civilizations were in Africa.
John Henrik ClarkeAfrican people need to stop shouting 'nationtime' until they are clear about the responsibilities of running a nation.
John Henrik Clarke