"Organize as a race, or perish as a race," declared Marcus Garvey, whose goal was to unite black people throughout the world. From the moment Jamaican-born Garvey discovered black workers being treated unjustly, he set his sights on a better life for his people. In the United States, as founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), Garvey gained a devoted following, as well as many opponents, including the head of the FBI, who were frightened by his separatist views. Author Anne Schraff cuts through the ...
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"Organize as a race, or perish as a race," declared Marcus Garvey, whose goal was to unite black people throughout the world. From the moment Jamaican-born Garvey discovered black workers being treated unjustly, he set his sights on a better life for his people. In the United States, as founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), Garvey gained a devoted following, as well as many opponents, including the head of the FBI, who were frightened by his separatist views. Author Anne Schraff cuts through the controversy to reveal the passionate black leader who ignited the spirit of black pride.
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