A Memorial Service and Tribute for Dr. John Henrik Clarke
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Saturday, October 17, 1998-Washington, D.C.
University of the District of Columbia

On July 16, 1998, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, one of the most revered intellectual giants of the 20th century, was reborn into the world of the ancestors at the age of 83. With the blessings of Sister Sybil Williams Clarke, the John Henrik Clarke Tribute and Memorial Committee was formed to organize an event to celebrate the legacy of this great historian, scholar and Pan-African activist.

The John Henrik Clarke Tribute and Memorial Committee invites you to join the friends, colleagues and loved ones of Dr. Clarke as they gather to celebrate Dr. Clarke's "Great and Mighty Walk." The Memorial Service and Tribute will be held at the University of the District of Columbia and the location and time of each event is as follows:

THE MEMORIAL SERVICE
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

This African Homegoing Celebration will feature African drumming and dancing, libations, praise songs and fond remembrances of Dr. Clarke. This activity will be held in the outdoor Amphitheater of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), and is free and open to the general public.

THE TRIBUTE
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

The Tribute will begin with a screening of John Henrik Clarke: A Great and Mighty Walk, an award-winning documentary produced by actor Wesley Snipes in 1997. The film will be immediately followed by tributes to the life and legacy of Dr. Clarke by those who knew him well. Invited Participants include: Sis. Sybil Williams Clarke, Dr. Iva Carruthers, Dr. Charshee McIntyre, Drs. Rosalind and Leonard Jeffries, Dr. James Turner, Jr. Dr. Joseph Harris, Haki Madthubuti, Wesley Snipes and others.

The tribute will be held in the UDC auditorium. There is a $15 admission for adults, $10 for elders and students with proper I.D. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Tribute tickets are only available at the door on the day of the event. Proceeds from the Tribute will fund the William Leo Hansberry Lecture Series as per Dr. Clarke's request.

For further information call:
The Institute of Karmic Guidance at (301) 853-2465 or Sankofa Video and Bookstore at (202) 234-4755
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