Marcus Garvey was a prominent figure in Black history, known for his leadership in the Pan-African movement. Garvey, born in Jamaica in 1887, founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in 1914, which aimed to uplift people of African descent worldwide and promote Black nationalism and self-reliance.

Garvey advocated for economic independence and self-determination for Black people, and he called for the unification of all people of African descent around the world. He is perhaps best known for his message of Black pride and the promotion of the slogan "Black is beautiful."

Garvey controversially promoted the Back-to-Africa movement, encouraging Black people to return to the African continent as a way to escape racism and oppression in the United States and other parts of the world. He also founded the Black Star Line, a shipping company aimed at facilitating travel and trade among Black people globally.

Garvey's ideas and activism inspired and influenced generations of Black leaders and movements, including the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Despite facing opposition and persecution from authorities, Garvey's legacy continues to be celebrated as a champion of Black liberation and empowerment.