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128 pp.
| Morgan |
October, 2003 |
LibraryISBN 1-931798-14-1$$21.95
(3)
YANotable Americans series.
Born in Jamaica, Marcus Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association in 1914, immigrated to (and was later deported from) the United States, and was an advocate in the Back to Africa movement. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, this biography acknowledges many of Garvey's professional and personal difficulties but also affirms his importance as a historical figure who influenced pride in racial heritage. Timeline. Bib., ind.