On this day, March 23, in 1916

Black activist Marcus Garvey arrived in America, from Jamaica. Marcus Garvey was an amazing leader who’s ultimate mission was to unite people of African ancestry. He had the remarkable ability to gather widespread support and organize mass political and social movements. He also helped form the Universal Negro Improvement Association in Jamaica, which later branched out to the U.S. and attracted millions of members. As well as public speaking, Marcus Garvey used his skills as a printer to publish his ideas, using media as an important way to build his movement.