Clarence Albert Bacote (February 24, 1906 – 1981) was a historian and activist from the U.S. state of Georgia.
His father was a baptist minister born in Society Hill, South Carolina, who graduated from Benedict College, Virginia Union, and Kansas City University.
[3] He continued his studies with degree of Doctor of Philosophy in American History from the University of Chicago in 1955.
[3] After a long career at Atlanta University, he joined the history department at Morehouse College in 1977 and worked there until he died in 1981.
[3] He wrote several books including: He led Citizenship Schools sponsored by the Atlanta branch of the N.A.A.C.P.