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The Churchwell Family planted 5 trees in memory of Yusef Harris
Saturday, January 22, 2022
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Kelvin Moses planted 3 trees in memory of Yusef Harris
Friday, January 14, 2022
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Sincere condolences to the Harris family from the Nashville Morehouse College Alumni Assiciation Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Pam purchased flowers
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Yusef, forever love.
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Pamela Hogg posted a condolence
Saturday, October 7, 2023
I'll never forget the first time I saw Yusef, it was at a party at Vanderbilt University. He looked so exotic in his African clothing and I was mesmerized with his hair and beard. He asked me to dance, we did, we had an on and off relationship for years. I was so in love with this intelligent man and I never said the words. After he came back from D.C. one summer, he called me and asked me to come over, I did. I cried when I heard these words from him and he knew I was crazy about him too. He married, had a son , broke my heart and I left Nashville the following year to become a flight attendant. A year later I visited his bookstore to see him and when I saw his reflection in the mirror, my heart was beating so hard, I never experienced a feeling like that before. We chatted, he asked me if I had a boyfriend, I said yes. He wanted to see a picture of him, I obliged and he said "let's get married and have a baby girl,". Continuing, "she'll look like you" and I responded, "and have your hair". Yusef was the love of my life. I never married, I never said yes to any man. I did congratulate Yusef on his book. Love may be the next lifetime. Pam
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Fitz Drummond posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, January 20, 2022
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My deepest condolences for the loss of a family and community stalwart. May you find strength in his legacy and inspiration to further his good work.
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Gabriel Syed posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 17, 2022
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I'm sorry for your loss - condolences to you and your family, may he rest in peace, and I hope you all find the strength to cherish the memories you were gifted together and keep his lessons with you.
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Fannie Bean lit a candle
Monday, January 17, 2022
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Anthony Christopher-Smith planted a tree in memory of Yusef Harris
Sunday, January 16, 2022
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Carlton Wilkinson lit a candle
Sunday, January 16, 2022
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Rest in excellence, Yusef. Thank you for your contribution to humanity. fYou will not be forgotten.
My condolences to the family of this great man.
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Ruth Mitchell posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Yusef and I shared a love for Ghana!! He was a vessel of knowledge, always willing to share and enlighten!! A beacon of light and love for the African and African American community. Yusef, Thanks for sharing and caring!! You will be missed, Rest In Peace My Brother
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The Keenes posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2022
We send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Family. We love to no end Joey and the entire Harris Family and our cherished memories will fill our hearts forever. At this time we send our prayers of comfort and peace. May God bless you. Love, The Keenes
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Jonathan W. Hawkins posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Joe Pro,
The prolific street football passer, the deliverer of the paper with the broken nose, the one who taught us how to 'jone' on people, the namer of Knot!, the albums-Sly and the Family Stone's A Riot Goin On, Minnie Ripperton-Perfect Angel, EWF-Head to the Sky, and one of my brother first friends in Tamarack. You are another example of Black Achievement for us all to aspire to. A life well lived. Patience, Understanding, Love and Peace to the family. From Way Back- JWHAWK
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Rico, Gisele, Maryse, Floyd & Bryan Mills purchased flowers
Friday, January 14, 2022
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Rico, Gisele, Maryse, Floyd & Bryan Mills
purchased the Garden Blessing and planted a memorial tree for the family of Yusef Harris.
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We wish we could all be there with you for Joey's homegoing. We are with you in spirit and share in your sorrow. Sending you much love.
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Afi (Stephanie) Scruggs lit a candle
Friday, January 14, 2022
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I am a Nashville native who lives in Cleveland. The bookstore was a mandatory destination whenever I came home. When I wrote a children's book in 2000 I made sure the company reached out to this store. Peace and blessings to the family. So many lives have been touched.
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CeeCee lit a candle
Friday, January 14, 2022
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Joey (Yusef) was definitely one of a kind. It was an honor knowing him my whole life. I'm glad we met thru the special friendship & connection his parents made with my grandparents when they all lived on Tamarack Triangle. By default, he was extended family! Even though he left MD to relocate to Nashville, TN , we "kept up with him" thru updates from Mrs. & Mr. Harris. They were so proud of his entrepreneur accomplishments over the years. I admired his humble spirit & ability to laugh & joke while having an enormous amount of knowledge within him to share whenever we saw or spoke with one another. He was so "down to earth", easy to get along with & compassionate about all that he believed in. He loved his family & was so proud to be Jordan's father. His legacy & memory will continue on thru his son, brother, sister in law, nephew, niece, me & all he mentored. Joey (Yusef), You ran your race well & til we meet again....Rest in peace, Love CeeCee Harrison & the whole Newsome Family
P.S.- David & Kim,
You all know the # if you need anything. Jordan, you are our family too, don't hesitate to call.
We are here for you too.
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Steve Payne posted a condolence
Friday, January 14, 2022
Yusef and I begin working (as neighbors) festivals in the early 2000s. He had his books and me tee shirts. Oftentimes people would assume we were related... on one occasion I must have said, "no we're not brothers, just friends". Once the patron had walked off Yusef said to me, "why did you say we weren't brothers-We Are"!
That must have been over 10-12 years ago but that's what always comes to mind when I think of Brother Yusef... to him ALL his people were his brothers & sisters!
Bar none Yusef was my closest confidant! I will miss his genuine, calm demeanor.
Thank you Brother Yusef for making me a better Man, entrepreneur & lover of our people! Rest in power my friend... you left an indelible mark on this world!
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Deborah King Luter planted a tree in memory of Yusef Harris
Friday, January 14, 2022
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The Keene Family purchased flowers
Friday, January 14, 2022
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Prayers of Comfort and Peace. With Love, The Keene Family
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John, Rachel and Ramses purchased flowers
Friday, January 14, 2022
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John, Rachel and Ramses
purchased the Heart Of Peace and planted a memorial tree for the family of Yusef Harris.
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With loving memories of "Yusef Harris",
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Toni Harris Thorpe purchased flowers
Friday, January 14, 2022
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Toni Harris Thorpe
purchased the Inspiring Sunset and planted a memorial tree for the family of Yusef Harris.
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Sending love and prayers. Your Cousin Toni Harris
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The McCraven Family purchased flowers
Friday, January 14, 2022
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The McCraven Family
purchased the Hope & Joy and planted a memorial tree for the family of Yusef Harris.
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"Yusef Harris" will remain in our hearts forever.
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Dr. Jacqualyn Green & Anthony Green purchased flowers
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Dr. Jacqualyn Green & Anthony Green
purchased the Abundant Greens for the family of Yusef Harris.
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To the Family of Yusef Harris Thank you for sharing this incredible man with the community of learners that he fostered and mentored.
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Donald Keene lit a candle
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Yusef was more than a close friend, he was a Brother to me for over 60 years. Our families were very close literally from the time we both were toddlers. We grew up together and were very close throughout our teen years. We shared our dreams, innermost thoughts, and had many adventures together. During our college years, I went to visit him at Morehouse in Atlanta, and he visited me in Los Angeles. During the holidays, we partied, traveled, and got into all kinds of "fun" together. Yusef and I journeyed to Jamaica for the first time in the mid 1970s, to Senegal in 1978, and to Ethiopia and Kenya with another close friend in 1981. After the Ethiopia/Kenya trip, we brainstormed, and both moved down a business path of linking Africa to African-Americans. I was there with him in Nashville soon after he opened Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore. I have lived in Africa since 1984, and my Brother Yusef came to visit me on multiple trips, including to South Africa and Kenya. We also had an amazing trip to Thailand. I had a video chat with Yusef on New Years Eve three days before his passing, and although I could see he was not well, we laughed and reminisced about some of our most special adventures together.
Over the years, Yusef was a leader and innovator in advancing empowerment, and education of Black communities in Nashville and across the USA. He was a voice, instrument and example of Black pride. Yusef also was a very caring person, with an uplifting and positive spirit and attitude, and a mind that was always exploring new paths.
May you rest in peace my Brother. Words cannot express how much I will miss you. I will always cherish the vivid memories of our brotherhood, friendship and many special times together.
From Donald Keene
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D. Ferguson-Young, DDS purchased flowers
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Rose Nelson-McClain lit a candle
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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My Condolences to the Harris Family: I had hoped to see Yusef again, he was a fixture on that corner; I met him in 1979 shortly after moving to Nashville. I just can't finds the words to express the loss. Rest well my Friend. Always, Rose Nelson-McClain
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Kimberly A. Yancey purchased flowers
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Kimberly A. Yancey
purchased the Stairway To The Heavens and planted a memorial tree for the family of Yusef Harris.
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Gone to soon but LoVed forever... Kimberly A. Yancey and Family
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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In Paradise was purchased for the family of Yusef Harris.
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The Harris Family, Jordan, David, Kim, David, Jr. & Elana, Sending our deepest sympathy at the passing of our dear cousin, Joey.
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Anita Allen Wilson Parmer lit a candle
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Wow I just called Mr. Harris during Christmas to order a new Christmas book that was written by a black author. He didn't have the book, but he stated he could order it. I didn't realize that would be the last time I would talk to him. He was gracious enough to hold a spot for me when I decided at the last minute to sell my bags for TSU homecoming "TheReturn". The shipment came the week before. To the Harris family, the community has lost a great man. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss.
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Ruth Byrdsong lit a candle
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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My prayers go out to the family! Mr. Harris will truly be missed!
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Sha Green lit a candle
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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To the Harris Family-
Words cannot express how saddened I am by the lost of Brother Yusef. He was my Nashville family when I had none, my mentor when I sought help or advice, and the most interesting person I've ever worked for! I learned so much from Yusef! I would have never been able to finish at Fisk without Yusef allowing me to bring my daughter to work everyday; and she was just a little baby at the time. She used to tear up that store too! But, Yusef never got upset. That just goes to speak for his true character and authentic commitment to community. Ahhhhhhh... I have so many, many WONDERFUL and HILARIOUS memories about Yusef. We worked together nearly every single day for over 5 years!! He was my bridge to the entire Nashville community who truly embraced me during my time there. I just have so much love for this man. I can not stop sobbing, but I know he is now with the ancestors and the most high.
This truly feels like the end of an era. I will ALWAYS BE PROUD to have worked at Alkebu-lan with Yusef from 1997-2002... proud to have known him as well as I did, and to have shared TRUE brotherly love with him. And, it is just so heart warming and reassuring of the kind of man that he was, that SO MANY people feel the same exact way as I do. My Alkebu-lan days with Yusef were some of the best days of my life. Much love to Jordan...I wish you could feel this hug all the way from Philadelphia. Your dad was a great kind man who will always be remembered and greatly missed.
Peace, love, and prayers
Sharahn Santana aka SHA GREEN ! as Yusef so affectionately called me.
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Alonzo G. Webb posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
I was deeply sadden to hear for Bro. Yusef, death, I have known the Brother for over 25 years at
The Alkebu-Lan Bookstore; he will definitely be missed ! My Prayers to the Family and God Rest
His Soul forever!
A Sincere Friend,
Alonzo G. Webb
Bowling Green, Ky. 42101
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Valerie lit a candle
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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To the Harris family, I offer you'll my condolences. Mr. Harris was always friendly and proud to uplift our community. I will miss seeing him at the African Street Festival.
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Monte Watkins posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
I met Yusef shortly after he opened the bookstore and maintained a friendship throughout the years. We last spoke about two weeks before he passed and we carried on a normal conversation. He never mentioned his illness and it was in keeping with his character. I will miss the brother and will say god bless his soul. Goodbye my friend.
Monte Watkins
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Vincent, Margaret, Elia and the King Family purchased flowers
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Vincent, Margaret, Elia and the King Family
purchased the Warm Memories for the family of Yusef Harris.
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Jordan - our sincere condolences for the loss of your father. With time we hope you can find comfort that your father is resting well in Heaven.
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Elaine Reese lit a candle
Monday, January 10, 2022
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To the family,
I met this amazing man while working at Meharry Children and Youth Center. He was a co-worker and cherished friend. He was a big part of so many people’s lives with his warm smile and pleasant personality. He was uplifting and encouraging. Joseph Yuself Harris you will be forever missed in the Black community especially at the Book store and African Street Festival.
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Johniene Thomas planted a tree in memory of Yusef Harris
Monday, January 10, 2022
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A perfect remembrance for a man highly esteemed and a life well lived. Yusef stood as a giant among many. He'll be dearly missed but fondly remembered Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Dawn Marie Morris lit a candle
Sunday, January 9, 2022
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Yousef Harris was an amazing man. He was more than a business associate, he was my dear friend.
When I came to him as a new author, he was extremely receptive to carrying my book in Alkebu Lan Images bookstore, not knowing me at all! From there he and I developed a great friendship, and when I asked him to have my book signing at his store in the middle of the pandemic, he was fully supportive.
He was very kind, caring, intelligent. The world has lost a King. Thank you, family, for sharing Yousef with the us.
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Zandra Y. Hayes planted a tree in memory of Yusef Harris
Sunday, January 9, 2022
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Yusef was a Tree of Knowledge. Wisdom, strength and support were always there. His Spirit remains, his laughter embraces me. Peace & Blessing Yu! Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Yusef Harris
Sunday, January 9, 2022
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