USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Garvey was known as the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Formed in Jamaica in July 1914, the UNIA aimed to achieve Black nationalism through the celebration of African history and culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican-born Black nationalist and leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, which sought to unify and connect people of African descent worldwide.

Detailed explanation-4: -Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association of the 1910s and 1920s was the most powerful black nationalist movement to date, claiming millions of members. Garvey’s movement was opposed by mainline black leaders, and crushed by government action.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rather the real “father of Black Nationalism” was the Reverend Lewis Woodson of Pittsburgh, Martin Delany’s first teacher. From 1837 to 1841, Woodson outlined the major tenets underpinning the actions and rhetoric of Delany and his allies in the 1850’s.