Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political activist,
publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator has
been commonly remembered as promoting a
movement of “back to Africa” however he created
the largest mass movement in African-American
history proclaiming a black nationalist "Back to
Africa" message. Garvey appeal and influence were
felt not only in America but in Canada, the
Caribbean, and throughout Africa.
Garvey was convinced that integration would never
happen and that only economic, political, and
cultural success on the part of African Americans
would bring about equality and respect of all people
of African descent. His brand of black nationalism
had three components—unity, pride in the African
cultural heritage, and complete autonomy. Garvey
believed people of African descent could establish a
great independent nation in their ancient homeland
of Africa. He took the self-help message of Booker
T. Washington and adapted it to the situation he
saw in America, taking a somewhat individualistic,
integrationist philosophy and turning it into a more
Promo Garvey fest, Saturday, August 13, 2022
corporate, politically minded, nation-building
message.
To promote unity, Garvey encouraged African
Americans to be concerned with themselves first. quote
you want liberty, you yourselves must strike the
blow. If you must be free, you must become so
through your own effort. quote.
He hammered home the idea of racial pride by
celebrating the African past and encouraging
African Americans to be proud of their heritage and
proud of the way they looked. He wanted African
Americans to see themselves as members of a
mighty race. We must canonize our own saints,
create our own martyrs, and elevate to positions of
fame and honor black men and women who have
made their distinct contributions to our racial
history.
Garvey fest is an activity that recognizes the man,
the message and the movement started by Marcus
Garvey attempting to inspire black people to create
Promo Garvey Fest, Saturday, August 13, 2022
their own equality. Join the Sankofa Council of
Milwaukee and guest Willie Johnson of the Pan-
African Revolutionary Socialist Party as we learn
more about Marcus Garvey and better understand
his message of greatness through unity and self-
help.
Program will begin broadcasting at 6pm central time. One can listen by calling (215}490-9832.
The Sankofa Council of Milwaukee Radio broadcast is an affiliate of The Black Reality Think Tank Radio Network.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 2:00:03 — 55.0MB) | Embed
Subscribe: Spotify | Blubrry | Email | RSS
TFAA