5. THE CLARK ECOSYSTEM HUB
Our Public "Anchor" Page: A Central Guide to the People, Projects & Institutions Rooted in the Clark Legacy
WELCOME TO THE CLARK ECOSYSTEM HUB
The Southern Justice Archive does not stand alone.
It sits inside a living, breathing network of projects, institutions, and legacy-driven work — all rooted in the lives, leadership, and sacrifices of Wilkie & Hattie Lee Clark.
This hub is your central guide to that entire ecosystem.
Here, you’ll find the full picture:
The Clark Historic Landmark Site
The Clark Memorial Foundation
The Wilkie Clark Memorial Scholarship initiatives
Clark Memorial Funeral Service (est. 1969 – Present)
The Southern Justice Archive
Family history, archival documents, and civil-rights materials
Relevant legal filings and public actions
Community uplift efforts continuing the work today
Use this hub to orient yourself within the broader Clark legacy.
THE CLARK HISTORIC LANDMARK SITE
Preserving a Southern Story the State Tried to Forget
https://www.clarkhistoricsite.org
This historic site preserves the home, business, and lived experiences of Wilkie & Hattie Clark — two of the most influential Black civic leaders in East Alabama during the civil-rights era.
It houses:
archival documents
family history
NAACP materials
business records
local civil-rights accounts
historical photographs
the original Clark Funeral Home office artifacts
It stands as a testament to the perseverance of a community determined to rise, resist, and survive.
THE WILKIE CLARK MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Philanthropy With Purpose
https://www.clarkmemorialfoundation.org
The Foundation advances the values of Wilkie & Hattie Clark through:
community support
scholarship programs
voter-education initiatives
historical preservation
youth empowerment
emergency support
funeral cost assistance
It is the philanthropic engine of the Clark legacy — rooted in dignity and justice.
CLARK MEMORIAL FUNERAL SERVICE
Serving With Dignity Since 1969
Founded by Wilkie Clark, this funeral home has provided compassionate care to thousands of families — despite countless barriers and discriminatory forces.
It remains:
community-centered
family-operated
justice-driven
and a cornerstone of Black business in East Alabama
THE SOUTHERN JUSTICE ARCHIVE
Documenting What Happened. Preserving What Matters. Protecting What Must Endure.
https://www.southernjusticearchive.com
This publication is the heart of our digital archival work — a space where truth lives in the open.
Here you will find:
civil-rights analysis
investigative posts
historical essays
family legacy records
federal complaint filings
personal reflections
stories Alabama hoped you’d forget
This archive is a living record — and a continuation of the Clark fight for justice.
THE CLARK FAMILY LEGACY
History, Memory, Resistance
The Clark legacy spans:
civil rights
business ownership
community leadership
faith
activism
political engagement
historical preservation
This hub will connect you to published stories, oral histories, photos, and archival materials documenting this powerful lineage.
HOW TO USE THIS HUB
Bookmark this page.
Everything you need to understand the Clark story — past, present, and future — lives here.
As this archive grows, new sections will be added:
timeline of the Clark legacy
interactive historical gallery
legal actions database
scholarship announcements
new publications
community projects
This is your jumping-off point for ALL Clark-related work.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THIS WORK
This ecosystem exists because truth still matters.
Because justice still matters.
Because the stories of our families and communities still matter.
Welcome to the hub . . .
Welcome to the ecosystem . . .
Welcome to the Archive . . .
— Charlotte A. Clark-Frieson aka “Wilkie Clark’s Daughter”
Founder: The Southern Justice Archive