Learn about the UNIA, the organization founded by Marcus Garvey that played a pivotal role in Pan-African unity.
The Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), founded by Marcus Garvey in 1914, became the cornerstone of the Pan-African movement. With chapters worldwide, the UNIA promoted black pride, economic self-sufficiency, and the unity of people of African descent. The organization’s adoption of the Pan-African flag cemented its role in the struggle for liberation and equality.
Remember to Fly the Red, Black & Green on August 17!
This post is a part of a series The Symbol of Unity: Unveiling the Red, Black & Green by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century. August 17, 1887 is the birthday of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey; therefore, we celebrate this day (Aug 17) as Universal Pan African Flag Day.
Also See
- The Birth of a Banner
- Marcus Garvey: The Man Behind the Movement
- The Colors of Strength
- The UNIA: Foundation of Pan-African Unity
- A Flag of Resistance and Liberation
- Pan-Africanism: A Global Movement
- The RBG Flag in Popular Culture
- Universal Pan-African Flag Day: Celebrating Unity
- The Flag’s Influence on African Nations
- Teaching the Next Generation
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Featured image: Illustration inspired by an early UNIA gathering. (By Kyle P. Pennerman in combination with generative AI techniques, 2024)
