Marcus Garvey and Contributions to Blacks

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The paper provides an examination of Marcus Garvey's life, with a specific focus on his philosophies. The paper illustrates the important and significant contributions he made to the history of race relations in the United States and the world. The paper describes his unsuccessful efforts to create self-sufficient Black communities but relates that Garvey's legacy has endured in the works and actions of the political and social leaders after him.

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"Though he has fallen out of the public consciousness, Marcus Garvey's contributions to the history of the United States and the world is as significant as any prominent racially motivated leader like Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, or Booker T. Washington. Perhaps his focus on racial segregation and independence is not as politically correct as calls for desegregation and social integration, but his efforts to improve the lot of Blacks in the late 19th and early 20th century cannot be understated."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Clarke, John Henrik. "Impact of Marcus Garvey." The Afrocentric Experience. 20 Mar. 2007 <http://www.swagga.com/marcus.htm>.
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