Talk: Marcus Garvey

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The article says "He was elected Emperor of Africa", but then mentions no more about it. More information about this election would no doubt be of interest. -- Infrogmation 19:08 5 Jul 2003 (UTC)

I have made a few modifications to elaborate upon the election, as well as, the convention where the election took place.

Nazikiwe 16:37 6 Jul 2003 (UTC)

For NPOV purposes I'm taking out "travesty of justice" and other loaded phrases.

Very Good, but still too POV

This is mostly well done and fascinating, but things like "could not have possibly been guilty" need to be either qualified or documented. After all, the Rosenburgs, Sacco & Vanzetti, Bruno Hauptmann, and Alger Hiss all at least could have been guilty, their suppporters notwithstanding. On the whole, I'd like to see more about the history of Black Star Lines and related enterprises.

Marcus Garvey was an influential black leader of the early 1900's. He supported the 'Back to Africa' movement. Those who did return to Africa ended up founding the country of Liberia. I gather he also is important to Rastafarians for some reason.