Marcus Garvey-Null

By rebekahnull

  • Marcus Garvey was born

    Marcus Gavey was born in St. Ann's, Jamica.
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    Marcus Garvey-Null

  • Involving in Union Activities

    Marcus traveled to Kingston, Jamica and soon became involved in union activites.

  • Printer's strike

    Garvey took part in an unsuccessful printers's strike and the experience kindled in him a passion for political activism.

  • Universal Negro Improvement Association

    Marcus created the "Universal Negro Improvemnet Association" in Jamica, with the goal of uniting of Africa Diaspora to "establish a country and absolute government of their own."

  • Raising funds in United States

    Garvey travled to United States to raise funds for a similar venture in Jamaica.

  • Publishing Negro World

    Marcus Garvey began publishig a widely distributed newspaper, Negro World to convey his message.

  • Black Star Line

    Garvey and UNIA had launched the Black Star Line, a shipping company that would establish trade between Africans and Americans.

  • First International Convention

    UNIA claimed 4 milllon members and held its first International Convention.

  • Charged with Mail Fraud

    Garvey and other UNIA officals were charged with mail fraud involving Black Star Line.

  • Sent to Prison

    Garvey was convicted and sent to prison for 5 years.

  • Released from Prision

    Marcus was released from prision and deported to Jamaica.

  • Marcus Garvey died