Garveyism - African Activist - Rastafarian Movement - V - Economic, Political, and Social freedom for black people - Y
Born on August 17th, 1887,
- Died June 10, 1940.
- Was of Jamaican origin
- Youngest of 11 children
Civil Rights Activist
Founded the Universal Negro Improvement
-Association and African Communities League
Promote social, political, economic freedom for black people
-4 million members by 1920 under his leadership
-Political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur and orator
Inspired the Rastafarian movement
-Self-educated
At age 14, became a printer’s apprentice and began participating in pro-worker, anti-establishment movements, unions, and his political perspectives began getting formed
Known as a -“Black Moses” for liberty from racial inferiority
Arrested for mail fraud
-Died in London after several strokes
-His message inspired many during the Civil Rights movement
Goal was to transport blacks “back to Africa”
-Inspired by Booker T Washington
- Wanted International unity among peoples of African origin- like a separate society
-Created Garveyism : Black nationalism and pride, rooted strongly in religion, blended with political and economic calls for radical improvements and focus on the morals, education, and political equality for Black individuals in order for other races to treat them with respect and liberty. This is what he believed the Lord had called them to enact in the world.
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