New on TikTok: Marcus Garvey said, “There is no doubt that a race that doesn’t respect itself forfeits the respect of others.” Respect begins within. Garvey warns us that without self-regard, no outside honor lasts. Claudia Jones lived this truth—she built the West Indian Gazette and launched London’s first Caribbean Carnival, using journalism and joy as resistance. As you set the table for a meal, remember her unyielding respect for our people—carry that spirit, and notice how conversations change. #MarcusGarvey #ClaudiaJones #StandFirm #BlackHistoryMonthUK Who was Marcus Garvey? Marcus Garvey was a Pan-African leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and inspired movements for Black pride, self-reliance, and unity worldwide. What does “There is no doubt that a race that doesn’t respect itself forfeits the respect of others” mean? Garvey’s quote teaches that collective self-respect is the foundation for gaining respect from others and for shaping destiny. How does Claudia Jones connect to Marcus Garvey’s words? Claudia Jones embodied Garvey’s call by creating the West Indian Gazette and launching London’s first Caribbean Carnival, proving self-respect through cultural power. How can I practice Garvey’s wisdom daily? By grounding yourself in small acts—like setting the table with intention—as reminders to honor your worth and carry it forward. Why is Marcus Garvey still important today? His teachings on dignity, self-respect, and unity remain a guide for building identity, belonging, and collective strength in the Black community and beyond. { "@context": "https://schema.org ", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who was Marcus Garvey?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Marcus Garvey was a Pan-African leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and inspired movements for Black pride, self-reliance, and unity worldwide." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does 'There is no doubt that a race that doesn’t respect itself forfeits the respect of others' mean?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Garvey’s quote teaches that collective self-respect is the foundation for gaining respect from others and for shaping destiny." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Claudia Jones connect to Marcus Garvey’s words?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Claudia Jones embodied Garvey’s call by creating the West Indian Gazette and launching London’s first Caribbean Carnival, proving self-respect through cultural power." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I practice Garvey’s wisdom daily?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "By grounding yourself in small acts—like setting the table with intention—as reminders to honor your worth and carry it forward." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why is Marcus Garvey still important today?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "His teachings on dignity, self-respect, and unity remain a guide for building identity, belonging, and collective strength in the Black community and beyond." } } ], "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "thegarveyclassroom.com" } }

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