Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political activist, entrepreneur, and black nationalist leader who advocated for the economic, political, and social empowerment of black people. He founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and promoted the ideology of Pan-Africanism, encouraging black people worldwide to unite and promote self-determination. He believed in the importance of racial pride, economic self-sufficiency, and the creation of a separate black nation in Africa. Ultimately, Garvey's ideas had a significant impact on the civil rights movement and inspired black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
