Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political activist who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League. He promoted unity among African peoples and advocated for racial pride and separation between black and white peoples. He is best known for his philosophy of Pan-Africanism and Black nationalism which inspired many independence movements during the mid-20th century. Some of his writings included in this document promote themes of empowerment, faith in oneself, racial pride, and the importance of motherhood. A brief biography provides details on Garvey's life experiences, organizing efforts, and the rise and decline of the UNIA during the 1920s before his imprisonment and deportation from the United States.