Jamaican-born activist Marcus Garvey arrived in the United States on March 23, 1916, laying the groundwork for one of the most influential Black nationalist movements in history. He would go on to establish the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), advocating for Black pride, economic independence, and a return to Africa movement. His arrival marked the beginning of a transformative chapter in global Pan-Africanism and Black empowerment.
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