Universal Negro Improvement Association
Posted by: Don.Morfe
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Founded in 1917 by Marcus Garvey, this movement inspired African-American pride.
Waymark Code: WM12D31
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/02/2020
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Universal Negro Improvement Association-Founded in 1917 by Marcus Garvey, this movement inspired African-American pride. It encouraged self-reliance, spread news of interest to Blacks, and urged them to establish nationhood in Africa.
Marker Name: Universal Negro Improvement Association
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 04/11/1992
Marker Type: City
Location: 1609-11 Cecil B. Moore Ave., Philadelphia
Category: African American
Website: [Web Link]
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