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The only person you can rely on is yourself...do you agree? That was the moto that Marcus Garvey taught. His mantra of hard work and self-reliance inspired a new generation of black entrepreneurs to raise the profile of black people everywhere.
1Xtra's Robbo Ranx looks at how he inspired Malcolm X, the Nation of Islam and the Rastafarian faith.
Nas name-checked Marcus Garvey in his Illmatic album while Akala lives by his words. |
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Do Marcus Garvey's words still ring true today? What do you think is Marcus Garvey's legacy? Is the do-it-yourself attitude the way forward? E-mail us using the form below and we'll publish a selection of the best comments here. |
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