Universal Negro Improvement Association - Philadelphia PA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
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Universal Negro Improvement Association was founded in 1917 by Marcus Garvey. This movement inspired African-American pride. It encouraged self-reliance and spread news of interest to Blacks.
Waymark Code: WM16YYV
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2022
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LOCATION: 1609-11 Cecil B Moore Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19121

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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.

Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Civil Right Type: Race (includes U.S. Civil Rights movement)
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