- As a child, his father said that he was "severe, firm, determined, bold, and strong, refusing to yield even to superior forces if he believed he was right."
- Formed his own shipping company, The Black Star Line, to provide transportation back to Africa for African-Americans.
- Founded the “Universal Negro Improvement Association” dedicated to promoting African-Americans resettlement in Africa.
- Was born in Jamaica and moved to England to become a printer’s apprentice, where he took part in an unsuccessful printer’s strike. This caused him to have an interest in political issues.
- Declared the first Jamaican national hero
Monday, February 6, 2017
Marcus Garvey
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