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August 17, 1887

Marcus Garvey Born

Pan-Africanist leader Marcus Garvey was born in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica.

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November 5, 1919

Black Star Line Launched

Marcus Garvey's Black Star Line made its maiden voyage, representing economic independence for the African diaspora.

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