ON THIS DAY: The Father Of Pan-Africanism Was Born
Born Aug. 17, 1887, in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. emerged as one of the most influential political leaders and Pan-Africanist thinkers of the 20th century. As...
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Born Aug. 17, 1887, in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. emerged as one of the most influential political leaders and Pan-Africanist thinkers of the 20th century. As founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), Garvey galvanized millions worldwide under the banner of Black self-reliance, economic independence, and pride in African heritage. His enduring philosophy continues to shape global civil rights, Black liberation movements, and Pan-African thought.
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