Marcus Garvey

• His militant actions laid the foundations for Black Power Half a century later
• Set up UNIA - promoted African heritage
• Promoted ‘Back to Africa’ campaign and set up the Black Star shipping line
• His 1920s speeches advocate non-integration , he opposed the concept of a ’melting pot’ society
• Criticised for talking to the KKK. His criminal links destroyed his reputation and led his deportation