Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. His father was a stonemason, and his mother was a domestic servant. As a young man, Garvey travelled and worked in several Latin American countries before relocating to London, England. Through the UNIA, Garvey also pushed to support the "back to Africa" movement, and created the Black Star Line to act as the Black owned passenger line that would carry patrons back and forth to Africa.
He also fostered restaurants and shopping centers to encourage black economic independence. Marcus Garvey, c.
He became an inspirational figure for later civil rights activists. He inherited a keen interest in books from his father, a mason and made full use of the extensive family library. At the age of 14 he left school and became a printer's apprentice where he led a strike for higher wages. By now a formidable public speaker, Garvey spoke across America. Sunday News Recap — November 14, Get the facts. World Tsunami Awareness Day.
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