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CECIL THOMAS
June 27, 2022
peace brother
CECILPEACE MY BIG BROTHER PEACE
February 2, 2022
CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY
Nancy Ellis-Robinson
August 31, 2020
Gone but still remembered.
Robin Robinson
March 28, 2018
Best history teacher EVER!! I remember learning about Kwanzaa which I celebrate today. Thanks for your wisdom... Class 1973
Baba Jamal Koram
March 4, 2012
In Michigan, in the 70's We did survival training in de woods with some Simba from Detroit and others. Baba Hannibal was stalwart then and shall ever be in our work, our victories, and our efforts. We will call on him every now and then. . .rest well my Brother.
Mzee Soyini Najwa I
December 12, 2011
To speak of and honor Baba Hannibal Afrik gives me tremendous joy. He was a scientist, an educator, an activist an organizer, a cultural icon,a humanitarian and an elder to be held in the highest esteem. I am grateful and proud to have had him as a mentor and guide who urshered me into elderhood. Oh, what a blessed spirit to have had amongst us! Many of us will not forget him or his teachings. I will speak his name many times!!
Maxine Maye
July 14, 2011
One loses track of old friends; I knew Hannibal when we were both with CIBI. His presence on this earth shall be missed.
Sentinels of Peace
Arlene Crawford
July 12, 2011
Our Father Christ our Redeemer
Man our Brother
Baba Hannibals Homegoing Reflections
9 July 2011
Baba Hannibal was an icon of my time, he inspired the conscious kindness in us all. He was builder, a sure-footed giant of a man. All of the Elders have come, all praises due. Time emit, its ole wisdom in the continuum. "Ifa a ta uu Maisha Weusi", Ashe. The roll call for our missing is evoked.
Baba Hannibal celebrated his minutes in life under the plan of God, so says the Rev. Al Sampson. Baba Hannibal is now a soul force for us to plan on the ONE as we remember him and recall his work. Be productive, be creative, be inspired to Be and DO. Lets wave in and stir up that mighty idea on behalf of him. Salute the "can't sit down", resolve and rejoice.
Haki, Conrad, Farrakhan all attended on the topic of Hannibal's cadre example; his value driven, righteous life content. Conrad declares the direct relationship of the AME Church to Pan-African nationalist thinking, the development of how to strike a FIRE, to liberate our people, Black Power lives! Ashe. Kofi Lomotey of CIBI, Council of Independent Black Institutions, Dr. Mwalimu Shujaa & Jamila Onyeali, all offer tributes in celebration of Brother Hannibal's life. His words, "I'll step back when others step up", testifies to his constant consistent stewardship. Baba Hannibal, the truth teller, doing it for us. "I Am because we Are", is a clarion call to family, to Kwanzaa, to nationhood. "Stay the task my people", was his charge. Brother Hannibal now joins the warrior ancestors of good speech and great thought Harriett, Garvey, Malcolm, and Elijah Muhammad. Farrakhan speaks to purpose, to acknowledge your connections to unity, be the seed; keep up the work.
I remember Baba Hannibal always being a part of my children's and other children's community, always at every function that reinforced our culture, the Nguzo Saba and growth. A dedicated leader, who held that victory is certain, sharing "I Can, I Shall, I Will - Rise!"
To his family and childhood friends he was Harold E. Charles III. His daughters and sons were grateful to have been present at his passing they always have witnessed his fighting spirit.
As the music of Dwayne Anderson's sax issues out the blue true notes of "Precious Lord" to our ears, the congregation reflects on the power of one man's life to touch us all. "I Am because we Are" Ashe.
Floretta Powell
July 11, 2011
I met Baba Hannibal Tirus Afrik as Mr. Harold Emanuel Charles at Farragut High School. He was a magnificent biology teacher and a fantastic person. He was a gentle giant. I believe he taught not because it was a job but because he knew that we needed the knowledge he had to offer. He made learning from him an adventure. Though he has made his transmission and joined his lovely wife and the many ancestors he strived so hard to educate his people about; he is still teaching. I will miss your officiating kujichagulia at kwanza but I will always hear your voice say "pumoja tutashinde" Sleep well great prince you have well earned your rest. your student always, Floretta (Gillespie)Powell
Belinda Cusic
July 11, 2011
I met Baba Hannibal aka Mr.Charles at Farragut High School 1965-1969. He shined his light of knowledge then and encouraged all of us to be the best that we can be. He will be missed! What a great man and a dynamic Teacher!
Belinda
Doctor of Naturopathy
Carol Giles
July 10, 2011
"Brother Charles was my biology at Farragut High School. He inspired me to beocme a biology teacher. More importantly, he taught me a multipllicity of facts, academic stratergies and a myriad of words of wisdom. I live by many of the principles he tatught me. One is-"You must participate in your own rescue. Secondly, "Excuses will not get you a passing grade."
Respectfully,
Carol Giles, Chicago, IL
William Campbell III
July 10, 2011
I met Brother Harold Charles when I came to Farragut in 1965. After graduation I went to The University of Illinois in Urbana. I pledged a fraternity and upon returning to Farragut for a visit wearing my colors Old Gold and Black Brother Charles said to me I see that you have made the first step to becoming black. You see Brother Charles was a member of my fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha. So Brother Charles rest well in Omega Chapter our chapter of sweet rest.
William Campbell III
Doris Johnson Martin-Sims
July 8, 2011
He would be greatly missed - but never forgotten - He believed in teaching and he helped u to believe in yourself - I want to thank his family for sharing him with us - Doris Johnson Martin-Sims
Patrice L. Jones-Brooks
July 8, 2011
Baba Hannibal Afrik aka Mr. Harold Charles was my and 2 brothers biology teacher at Farragut High School. He remained a positive influence. I remember him fondly. Strength, peace and power to his family.
Patrice L. Jones Brooks, Class of 1972.
Jeanne Keller
July 8, 2011
Mr. Charles, you assisted me with my growth and development, as a young women. You not only touched the life of children but adults as well.You will be forever in our thoughts in prayers as we continue the struggle for justice and equality. We offerer our condolences, from:Farragut High School Alumni Picnic Committee
Aba Nkoro Tokandji Rangel
July 8, 2011
My thoughts of your positive impact on the children of our westside village will be a reminder of the struggle still to be addressed . The work you started will continue until our collective goal is met. MEDAASSE
Gerald Wofford
July 7, 2011
Mr.Charles a great person changed the face of FHS forever.On 11/27/68 The Black Manifesto was implemented his idea. He changed more than I may have room to write.He wasn't a teacher of mine but I worked with him on many occasions.My prayers to his family he has left a great legacy. Never will be dupilcated!
Harold Anderson
July 7, 2011
R.I.P. Brother Charles. We had our differences while at Farragut but no one can deny your positive influence on me and my fellow Admirals.
Sincerely,
Harold D. Anderson
July 6, 2011
Baba Hannibal Afrik (Brother Charles to us at Farragut H.S) was an inspiration to me during the 20 years I served there as a school social worker. He mentored me in my attempts to make a small positive impact on the school environment. He was wise, patient and compassionate. I think of him often and feel grateful. Joe McDonald
Tubman Hilliard Global Academy salutes Baba Hannibal Afrik
Ado and Tunda Asega
July 5, 2011
I met Baba Hannibal Afrik in the 80's at a CIBI conference when I was a student at Oberlin College. He inspired awe in me and was a tremendous inspiration. Later in the early nineties he visited a Saturday school in Columbus, Ohio that my husband and I along with several close friends founded to provide supplementary education to children of Afrikan descent. Since then our family has regarded Baba Hannibal Afrik as a role model since that time and marveled that he remembered us even though we only saw him a few times every year at conferences etc. His energy, enthusiam, strength of worldview, mastery of education, common sense, belief in kujichaulia, and love for the community will never be forgotten. Thus our current community institution Tubman Hilliard Global Academy in Denver, CO, will honor his memory and pass his name onward as we celebrate his spirit in libation with a heartfelt Ase! Peace love and light to his famiy and to all as they mourn the physical loss of the phenomanal spirit known as Baba Hannibal Afrik.
July 5, 2011
Mr.Charles was the best! He taught me in Farragut in the 60's and was the kindest person. He met my mom who was good at making fudge. When I brought him some he fell in love with my mom's candy and everytime she made some I had to bring Mr. Charles some! What a wonderful human being. I thought about him many times throughout the years! May God take good care of him. Until we meet again sir, Marlene Krakowski, a student from Farragut in the 60's
John Moscinski
July 3, 2011
Brother Charles (as we knew him at Farragut) was a role model for me and, of course, for the hundreds of students he influenced. The School Policy Council he initiated for students, parents, community and faculty was certainly a model for Local School Councils in the CPS. It's evident what an accomplishment-filled life he led. He will be missed, but will live on through the institutions he founded and nurtured. Here was truly a Black American hero!
From a retired Farragut teacher
Shanta Nurullah
July 3, 2011
Baba Hannibal was an extraordinary man, tirelessly working on behalf of our people. He was always supportive and encouraging as I grew as an artist and educator. Hannibal Afrik was truly a Black leader. His unique and resonant voice echoes in my head.
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