Marcus Garvey-Hayes

By nicholas001

  • The birth of Marcus Garvey

    Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. was born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica
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    Marcus Garvey's life span

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    Lifespan of Marcus Garvey

  • Kingston, Jamaica

    In 1903 Marcus traveled to Kingston, Jamaica and soon became involved in union activities.

  • A passion for political activism

    In 1907, he took part in an unsuccessful printer's strike, the expierence kindled in him a passion for political activism.

  • Central America

    In 1910, he traveled all throughout Central America working as a newspaper editor and writing about the exploitation of migrant workers in the plantation.

  • Back to Jamaica

    After his expierence at BirkBeck college,(The University of London), he decided to move back to Jamaica in 1912. Upon his return he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).

  • Off to the U.S.

    In 1916, Marcus Garvey traveled to the United States to raise funds for a similer venture in Jamaica. He settled in New York, and created a UNIA chapter in Harlem.

  • "Negro World"

    In 1918, Garvey began publishing the widely distrubuted newspaper "Negro World" to convey his message,

  • The Black Star Line

    By 1919 Garvey and the UNIA has launched The Black Star Line, establishing trade and commerce between African's and American's.

  • UNIA

    In 1920, the UNIA claimed 4 million members and held its first international convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

  • Mail Fraud

    In 1922, Garvey and three other UNIA officials were charged with mail fraud involving the Black Star Line.

  • Prison Time

    On June 23, 1923, Marcus Garvey was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison.

  • Back to Jamaica

    IN 1927, he was released from prison and deported back to Jamaica.

  • Here I come London

    In 1935, Garvey moved from Jamaica to London, while still continuing his work with the UNIA, and political activism.

  • Death

    June 10, 1940 Marcus Mosiah Garvey died, due to several strokes.

  • First National Hero

    In 1964, Garvey's remains were exhumed and taken to Jamaica, where the govenment proclaimed him the Jamaica's First National Hero and re-enterred him at a shrine at the National Heroes park.