23 Marcus Garvey Quotes to inspire You
Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr ONH was a Jamaican political activist, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and speaker. He was the founder and first general president of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the African Communities League, with which he declared himself provisional president of Africa.
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The important of unity among people of African diaspora
The importance of unity among people of African diaspora cannot be overstated. The African diaspora includes people of African descent who live in various parts of the world, including North America, South America, Europe, and the Caribbean.
Unity among people of African diaspora is crucial because it helps to promote social, economic, and political empowerment. When people of African descent come together and support each other, they are able to create a sense of solidarity that can lead to positive change.
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Through unity, people of African diaspora can advocate for policies that promote equality, fight against racism and discrimination, and work towards economic empowerment. They can also support each other in education, business, and cultural initiatives.
In addition, unity among people of African diaspora helps to preserve and promote their cultural heritage. By coming together and celebrating their shared cultural traditions, they are able to maintain a sense of identity and connection to their roots.
Overall, unity among people of African diaspora is essential for their progress and empowerment. It helps to create a sense of community and provides a platform for advocacy, education, and cultural preservation.
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He was born August 17, 1887, in Saint Ann’s Bay, Jamaica and he died on June 10, 1940, in West Kensington, London, United Kingdom.
Now, 23 Marcus Garvey Quotes to inspire You.
- “The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.”
- “Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds.”
- “The man who is not able to develop and use his mind is bound to be the slave of the other man who uses his mind.”
- “The pen is mightier than the sword, but the tongue is mightier than them both put together.”
- Take the kinks out of your mind, not your hair.”
- “Men who are in earnest are not afraid of consequences.”
- “You must not mistake lip service and noise for bravery and service.”
- “The protection against injustice in man is power – physical, financial and scientific.”
- “Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for yourself.”
- “Never forget that intelligence rules the world and ignorance carry the burden.”
- “Therefore, remove yourself as far as possible from ignorance and seek as far as possible to be intelligent.”
- “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
- “What you do today that is worthwhile, inspires others to act at some future time.”
- “If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.”
- “There shall be no solution to this race problem until you, yourselves, strike the blow for liberty.”
- “I know no national boundary where the Negro is concerned.
- The whole world is my province until Africa is free.”
- “The whole world is run on bluff.”
- “Look for me in the whirlwind or the storm.”
- “Be as proud of your race today as our fathers were in the days of yore.
- We have beautiful history, and we shall create another in the future that will astonish the world.”
- “If the Negro is not careful he will drink in all the poison of modern civilization and die from the effects of it.”
- “When all else fails to organize the people, conditions will.”
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