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Marcus Garvey born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica
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Marcus Garvey's life
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He became involed with union activities in Kingston, Jamaica
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He took part in an unsuccessful printer's strike and the experience kindled in him a passion for political activism.
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He traveled to Central America working as a newspaper editor and wrote about the exploitation of migrant workers in plantations.
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Founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)
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Moved to New York City and formed a UNIA chapter in Harlem promote a separatist philosophy of social, political, and economic freedom for blacks.
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Began publishing the widely distributed newspaper "Negro World"
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Black Star Line, a shipping company that would establish trade and commerce between Africans in America, the Caribbean, South and Central America, Canada and Africa.
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UNIA reaches 4 million members and held its first international convention at Madison Square Garden.
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Garvey and three other UNIA officials charged with mail fraud involving the Black Star Line.
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Garvey convicted and sentenced to prison for five years.
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Released from prison and deported back to Jamaica.
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Moved to London
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Died in London due to several strokes.