John Henrik Clarke was an African-American historian, professor, prominent Afrocentrist, and pioneer of Pan-African and Africana studies and professional institutions in academia starting in the late 1960s.Wikipedia
Known for:Founder of the African Heritage Studies Association and the Black Caucus of theAfrican Studies Association
A scholar and vigorous supporter of the study of African history, Clarke sought to bring about a better and more positive understanding of African American identity. He wrote and edited numerous books, journal articles, and pamphlets, and he played an active role in establishing an African world community.