What Happened This Year 1895
Born in 1895
Amy Jacques Garvey
Journalist and activist for Pan-Africanism
Born
1895 130 years ago
Died
July 25th, 1973 52 years ago — 78 years old
A prominent journalist and activist advanced the cause of Pan-Africanism through writings and advocacy. Played a key role in the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), an organization founded by Marcus Garvey. Authored several articles and books, including 'Garvey and Garveyism,' which outlined the philosophies and thoughts of Marcus Garvey. Edited the UNIA publication 'The Negro World,' providing a platform for voices advocating for Black empowerment and rights.
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