The Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) was a prominent Black organization founded by Marcus Garvey in 1914. The UNIA aimed to promote Black pride, unity, and self-reliance among people of African descent worldwide. One of its main goals was to foster a sense of global solidarity among Black people and to advocate for the political, social, and economic advancement of Black communities.

Under Garvey's leadership, the UNIA grew into one of the largest and most influential Black organizations of its time, with branches in countries across the globe. The UNIA also established the Black Star Line, a shipping company that aimed to facilitate trade and transportation among Black-owned businesses and communities.

The UNIA's message of Black empowerment and self-determination resonated with many Black people around the world and inspired generations of civil rights leaders and activists. Although the organization eventually faced internal divisions and external challenges, its legacy continues to be felt in the ongoing struggles for racial equality and justice.