Marcus Garvey Founds UNIA Expansion
Poets involved
What happened
In 1918, Marcus Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), which rapidly expanded its reach and influence in promoting Black nationalism and the Back-to-Africa movement. The UNIA aimed to empower people of African descent globally and foster pride in their heritage. Garvey's efforts laid the groundwork for future civil rights movements and inspired generations of activists advocating for racial equality and self-determination.
Literary impact
Marcus Garvey's founding of the UNIA in 1918 galvanized a movement that celebrated Black identity and pride. This cultural shift inspired poets like Claude McKay and Langston Hughes, who infused their works with themes of nationalism and resilience against oppression.
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