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BARBARA FLACK-DARKO Obituary
BARBARA FLACK-DARKO (Age 72)
On February 8, 2019, Barbara Jean Flack-Darko departed this life after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Barbara was a longtime journalist, editor and advocate of equal rights. She served as founder and editor of The Montgomery Times, a one-woman publication connecting Montgomery County, MD's growing black population. She also served as executive editor of The Afro, contributing to the Huffington Post and AOL, political aide to county council member Tom Perez, and was one of the first African American producers for CBS and CNN. Barbara was born in Charlotte, NC, on November 5, 1946, to Jerry Hicks Flack and Juanita Alford Preston (both deceased). She was a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is survived by her beloved son, Kwame Darko of New York; spouse, Nana Ohene Darko of Ghana; two brothers: Donald Preston of Cincinnati, OH and Terry Preston of Knoxville, TN; a sister, Enya Flack of Charlotte, NC and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial service March 2, 11 a.m., Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University Law School, 2900 Van Ness St. NW., Washington, DC. Donations in Barbara's memory may be made via the Montgomery College Foundation, 9221 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850.
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Knolly Moses
February 21, 2024
Gone but not forgotten!
Knolly Moses
February 21, 2023
Still sorely missed!
Knolly Moses
February 20, 2022
She was a fine lady and a good friend.
Knolly Moses
June 16, 2020
She was the kindest person I knew in NY.
Brenda K. Monroe-Moses
March 3, 2019
Just learned of Barbara's passing from one of her 1964 Austin High School classmates (Knoxville, TN) as we reminisced about our freshman year at Knoxville College where we all met. My first & lasting impression from honor classes with her was beautiful, brilliant Barbara was destined for greatness. Obviously my impressions were accurate. What a tremendous legacy! My condolences to her family & friends.
Sandy DeWine
February 28, 2019
I live in her building and we're all quite shocked by her passing. I'm sorry we didn't get to know each other better as it seems we had a lot in common. Rest in peace.
Lorena Ramirez
February 28, 2019
My deepest condolences. Mrs. Darko will be greatly missed by many and she will forever be in my heart.
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.
--Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman
Tammy Evans
February 27, 2019
Ms. Barbara, you will truly be missed. I am grateful for the short time which I had the opportunity to share with you. You was such an amazing woman. You never hesitated to share your knowledge, wisdom and most of all, your love. The memories you created at the Bonifant will never be forgotten.
Veronica
February 26, 2019
Rest In Peace, Barbara.
Veronica Njie-Carr
February 26, 2019
Barbara will be sorely missed. She was a dear friend and protégé - a great loss indeed.
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to Kwame and the entire family. May her soul rest in peace.
N.T
February 26, 2019
Im very sorry for your loss. May the comfort at Phillipiians 4:6,7 help to ease the pain of the family and friends of Barbara Darko during this difficult time.
Barbara Brown
February 26, 2019
Barbara,our meeting at Randolph Village was no accident. You became a really good friend. You always checked on me to make sure that I was okay while never complaining as to how you felt. I'm so sorry that I was not there to get that last call you made to me. I love you and I will miss you. Rest in Peace my friend.
Patricia Reber
February 26, 2019
My condolences to Barbara's family. I was a classmate of hers at Columbia J School, and I will share her story with the class. I would occasionally run into Barbara while covering Montgomery County in the late '80s and early '90s and was in awe of her energy in publishing her newspaper. Pat Reber
February 26, 2019
My deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. May the comfort from our loving God bring peace and warmth. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Valerie Ervin
February 26, 2019
I have known Barbara since we both worked across the hall from each other at the County Council. I remember her as a strong black woman with a voice of amazing power and authenticity. She carried herself with an elegance and flair. I learned a lot from her. She knew Montgomery County well. She was well regarded particularly in the African American community. I saw Barbara briefly last year. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She will be missed.
Sandra Johnson
February 26, 2019
Barbara, I miss you so. I love this picture of you. I have so much to tell you. Your compassion and gusto to help others will be remembered. You were a treasure trove of love for others. All that you have contributed to society was just a drop of the more you wanted to add. I admired that you never met a stranger. And now, I see you have done your work here and now must rest. Thank you so much for that which you have added to my life. I Love you Barbara.
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