Marcus Garvey - Turner By friggin josh Period: Jan 1, 1885 to Jan 1, 1945 Marcus Garvey - Turner Aug 17, 1887 Marcus Garvey was born. Jun 1, 1903 Marcus Garvey traveled to Kingston, Jamaica, and became involved in union activities. Jun 1, 1907 Printers Strike failed. Political activism. Kindled in Garvey a passion for political activism. Jun 1, 1910 Newspaper editor writing about migrant workers in plantations Dec 1, 1912 Universal Negro Improvement Association founded. Returned to Jamaica. Dec 1, 1916 Traveled to U.S. to gain funds for similair venture in Jamaica. Dec 1, 1918 Garvey began publishing Negro World Dec 1, 1919 Founded NFA. Launched black star line shipping to different countries. Aug 1, 1920 UNIA claimed 4 mil members Dec 1, 1922 Charged with mail frad for black star line. Jun 23, 1923 Sentenced to prison for five years Dec 1, 1927 Released and deported to Jamaica. Dec 1, 1935 Continued work and moved to London Dec 1, 1939 Liberia Act deported 12 mil African AMericans Dec 1, 1940 Died in London after several strokes