Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey was a prominent Jamaican political activist, publisher, and orator who championed the Black nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements in the early 20th century, advocating for the empowerment of people of African descent worldwide.
Born on Aug 17, 1887 (138 years old)
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Jamaica:
National Hero Marcus Garvey said: 'The man, the race or nation, that is not prepared to risk life itself for the possession of an ideal, shall lose that ideal.'
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Jamaica:
Marcus Garvey was made a national hero because of his promotion of racial pride, economic self-reliance, and the worldwide unification of people of African descent.
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United Kingdom:
Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political leader known for his teachings on pride and self-determination.
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Jamaica:
Marcus Garvey is represented in ceramic as a National Hero in the Marcus Garvey Memorial Garden.
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Jamaica:
Marcus Garvey's vision of black pride and self-reliance gave us confidence in our own worth as a people.
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Jamaica:
Marcus Garvey, the Pan-Africanist visionary, taught us global black pride, self-reliance, and the power of identity.
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Jamaica:
Marcus Garvey taught that education must give us a true knowledge of ourselves.
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Jamaica:
Burning Spear is known for his Rastafarian messages and strong advocacy for black unity, influenced by the life and work of National Hero Marcus Garvey.
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Jamaica:
Marcus Garvey is referenced in the context of a school named after him in the daCosta Cup.
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Jamaica:
Marcus Garvey is personified by P.J. Patterson’s dedication to black excellence.
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