“God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.”
Quote by Marcus Garvey
Work
The Marcus Garvey and Universal Negro Improvement Association Papers, Vol. X: Africa for the Africans, 1923–1945
The Marcus Garvey and Universal Negro Improvement Association Papers, Vol. X: Africa for the Africans, 1923–1945 is a comprehensive collection of documents from Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association. This volume delves into the organization's efforts to promote the return of African Americans to Africa, offering insights into Garvey's leadership and the movement's impact. The papers include letters, speeches, and other materials that illustrate the strategies and goals of the Universal Negro Improvement Association during the specified time frame. more
Author
Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey, born on August 17, 1887, and died on June 10, 1940, was a prominent publisher, politician, social activist, and leader of the Black Rights Movement from Jamaica. He advocated for African nationalism and the idea of black people returning to Africa, promoting the concepts of black self-determination and unity on a global scale. more