Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr. - Era of Inspiration

A man with a purpose that led him to seek, implement, and test his knowledge was born on August 17, 1887 in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica. He was the eleventh child of Sarah and Marcus Garvey. His name, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr.(Lawler 15) Mr. Garvey was compelled to uplift his people and instill in them that they are equal. We want and shall have all of the same rights as other humans. Mr. Garvey was responsible for a movement that made African Americans worldwide hunger to hear his words and hunger for freedom and equality.

At the tender age of eleven Marcus was given his first introduction to racism. He realized that he would be treated differently because of the color of his skin. This upset him and was the beginning of his quest to answer one important question "Why can't I be treated equally?" From 1906-1914 Garvey traveled and maintained a variety of jobs always faced with the same despair. You are not equal therefore you will not be treated or paid fairly.

After must disgust and let downs Marcus Garvey returned to his home to Jamaica. In 1910 he began his journalist exposure by starting the newspaper "The Watchman."(UNIA-ACL) He put several other papers i

. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
African Americans, Marcus Garvey, UNIA Promote, African American, Star Line, Returning Africa, Garvey Jr, Mosiah Garvey, Garvey JrLawler, Era Inspiration, marcus garvey, african americans, marcus mosiah, mosiah garvey, marcus mosiah garvey, african american, equal rights, garvey jr, equal rights humans, 17 1887, august 17, born august 17, equal treatment, august 17 1887, equal treatment equal,
Approximate Word count = 1154
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)