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Marcus Garvey - Birth
Born in Jamaica -
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Marcus Garvey
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Marcus Garvey travels to Kingston, Jamaica and became involved in union acticities.
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Marcus takes part in an unsuccessful printers strike and experienced passion for political activism.
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Marcus travels troughout Central America working as a newspaper editor and writes about migrant workers in the plantations.
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Marcus returns to Jamaica and founds the UNIA
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Marcus travels to United Staes to raise funds for Jamaica.
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Marcus publishes Negro World
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Garvey and UNIA launch black star line.
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UNIA claimed 4 million members and held a speech at Maddison Square Garden.
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Garvey and three other charged with mail fraud.
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Garvey sent to prison for 5 years.
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Garvey released from prison and deported to Jamaica.