Alyce Clarke

Alyce Griffin Clarke (born July 3, 1939) is an American politician. A Democrat, she is a former member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 69th district, being first elected in 1985 and serving until 2024. She was the first black woman elected to the Mississippi Legislature.

Early life Clarke was born on July 3, 1939, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. She received a bachelor's degree from Alcorn State University and a master's degree from Tuskegee Institute. She also attended Jackson State University and Mississippi College. Prior running for office, Clarke worked in education, teaching home economics. She also worked as a nutritionist at a community health center in Hinds County. She married L.W. Clarke Jr and they had one child, Demarquis Johntrell.

Personal life In 1981, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.