Marcus Garvey- Stangle By Anna Stangle Aug 17, 1887 Born Period: Aug 17, 1887 to Jun 10, 1940 Birth Dec 1, 1903 Traveled to Kingston, Jamaica Dec 1, 1907 Took part in printer's strike and the experience kindled in him a passion for political activism Dec 1, 1910 Traveled Central America working as an newspaper editor and writing about the exploitation of migrant workers in the plantations Dec 1, 1912 Returned to Jamaica, founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) Dec 1, 1916 Traveled to U.S to raise funds for a similar venture in Jamaica Dec 1, 1918 Began publishing the widely distributed newspaper Negro World to convey his message Dec 1, 1919 Garvey and UNIA had launched the Black Star Line Aug 1, 1920 UNIA claimed 4 million members and held its first International Convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City Dec 1, 1922 Garvey and three other UNIA officials were charged with mail fraud involving the Black Star Line Jun 23, 1923 Garvey was convicted and sentenced to prison for five years Dec 1, 1927 Garvey was released from prison and deported to Jamaica. Dec 1, 1935 Moved to London Dec 1, 1939 The Greater Liberia Act Jun 10, 1940 Died after many strokes