Early Years
Marcus Garvey was born in Jamaica in 1887 and quickly developed a passionate love for learning and books. From an early age, he was a voracious reader, studying the works of Plato, Shakespeare, and other classic authors. His early life was shaped by rampant colonialism and the struggles of Jamaicans to survive.
Personal Life
Garvey led a life of both passion and hard work. He was an admirer of the French Revolution and its ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. He was also an admirer of the Black Nationalism movement, which aimed to empower African Americans and promote social, economic, and political equality.
Career
Garvey's career was centered around promoting the collective power of African diaspora people. In 1914, he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) to promote the collective economic, political, and social power of African diaspora people. He also founded the newspaper Negro World, organized the Black Star Line shipping company to promote African diaspora trade, and led the Pan-African Congress.
Books
Garvey was an author himself, and was also deeply influenced by the works of other African American authors. Some of the books he wrote include:
- The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey
- Message to the People: The Course of African Philosophy
- The Marcus Garvey and Universal Negro Improvement Association Papers
Accomplishments
Garvey's accomplishments include founding the newspaper Negro World, organizing the Black Star Line shipping company to promote African diaspora trade, leading the Pan-African Congress, and creating a Black National Anthem.
