Marcus Garvey and Black Liberation

A set of flashcards based on the lecture notes discussing Marcus Garvey's impact on Black liberation and associated movements.

Marcus Garvey

A powerful leader who promoted Black pride, independence, and self-reliance, establishing the UNIA.

Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

An organization founded by Marcus Garvey to unite Black people globally and promote pride and independence.

Black Star Line

A shipping company created by Garvey aimed at connecting Black communities worldwide.

The Negro World

A newspaper established by Garvey's association to spread ideas of pride and resistance against racism.

Black Nationalism

The idea that Black people should have control over their own communities, politics, and economy.

Black Internationalism

The movement of Black people around the world working together for freedom and equal rights.

Black Cross Nurses

A group formed to provide healthcare and support to Black communities, similar to the Red Cross.

Negro Factory Corporation

A plan by Garvey to initiate Black-owned businesses and create job opportunities for Black people.

Liberia

An African country supported by Garvey as a potential homeland for Black people.

Pan-Africanism

The belief that all people of African descent are interconnected and should collaborate.

Sixth Pan-African Congress (1974)

A major meeting in Africa addressing unity and resistance to external control.

Neo-Colonialism

The continued economic and political control exerted by wealthy countries over African nations post-independence.

Kwame Nkrumah

The first leader of Ghana who advocated for African unity and opposition to neo-colonialism.

Apartheid

A legal system in South Africa that enforced the separation and oppression of Black people.

Soweto

A Black township in South Africa known for major student protests against apartheid.

Steve Biko

Leader of the Black Consciousness Movement who proclaimed 'Black is beautiful,' and died in custody.