New on TikTok: Identity is Claimed_ Not Given They called Garvey dangerous because he taught Black people to build their own economy. That truth still threatens every system that profits from your dependence. Nobody hands you your identity. You claim it. Through power. Through institutions you build with your own hands. Cultural erasure does not heal through patience or assimilation. It heals through deliberate, unapologetic reclamation. Save this. Send it to someone still waiting for permission. Full episode on The Garvey Classroom — link in bio Why was Marcus Garvey considered a threat by the US government? Garvey built a mass movement for Black economic self-sufficiency that directly challenged the racial and economic hierarchy of the country. The hostility he faced confirmed his mission. Power that threatens oppression will always be labeled dangerous. How does cultural erasure affect Black communities in the diaspora? From the Caribbean to the UK to the American South, cultural erasure strips identity across generations. Garvey understood that assimilation is not healing. Reclamation of history, institutions, and economic power is the only path forward. Where can I learn more about Marcus Garvey and Black self-determination? The Garvey Classroom at thegarveyclassroom.com explores Garvey's model of mass mobilization, economic independence, and identity reclamation through the Unstoppable Heroes podcast and weekly essays. #MarcusGarvey #BlackHistory #PanAfrican #KnowYourHistory #GenerationalWealth

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