African and Caribbean Histories: Coventry Perspectives

Pan-Africanism political and ideology movement aimed at uniting Black Africans in the continent and across the Diaspora promoted self-reliance and independence from Western exploitation and dominance Pan-African Movement central in decolonization in the mid-20th century

Henry Sylvester-Williams Born in Trinidad Educated in Canada and the US Barrister in London Formed the African Association, later the Pan-African Association, around 1897

Marcus Garvey (1887-1940) Born in Jamaica Arrived in Harlem in 1916 Established UNIA HQ in NYC 4m followers Negro World newspaper had international circulation Key role in raising ‘black consciousness’ among African-Americans Imprisoned in 1923 for mail fraud

Marcus Garvey and the UNIA

Amy Ashwood Garvey Born in Jamaica Co-found UNIA with Marcus Garvey Articulated Pan-African philosophy Involved in 5th Pan-African Congress (Manchester) Spoke out about plight of Black women

Delegates of the 5th Pan-African Congress

Harlem Renaissance

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