Early years and the spark of activism
Building the Universal Negro Improvement Association
The Black Star Line and economic self-reliance
Legal battles, exile, and lasting legacy
YOUR GOAL
Master of The history of Marcus Garvey
larrytest The Black Star Line
We pooled our dollars to buy our own fleet, To trade on our terms and stand on our feet.
larrytest Garvey designed a vibrant flag that became an enduring international symbol of Black liberation.
larrytest The UNIA launched a historic shipping company to connect Black communities globally and encourage trade.
larrytest Steer the historic steamships to discover how Marcus Garvey built a global Black trade network.
Flag inspiration: The Red, Black, and Green flag designed by Garvey inspired the national flags of Kenya, Libya, and South Sudan.
A company that operates cargo and passenger vessels along established water routes. Marcus Garvey founded the Black Star Line in 1919 to facilitate trade among global Black communities.
How did Marcus Garvey raise the money to purchase ships for the Black Star Line?
What was the name of the UNIA-owned shipping company founded by Marcus Garvey in 1919?
Which African country did Marcus Garvey target for his 'Back to Africa' physical emigration plans?
What did the color Green represent in the Pan-African flag designed by Marcus Garvey?
What did the color Red represent in the Pan-African flag designed by Marcus Garvey?
What was the name of the first steamship purchased by Marcus Garvey's Black Star Line?
What was the name of the cooperative business arm Marcus Garvey created to run factories and grocery stores?