“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
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Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey, 1923 View source →
Political leader and publisher who built the largest Black mass movement in history around Pan-Africanism and Black pride.
Explore all Marcus Garvey quotes →This quote speaks to the pillar of Identity — the clarity to know who you are, where you come from, and what you stand for. Self-knowledge has long been a form of resistance and a foundation for liberation.
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