Tradition
"We must canonize
our own saints, create our own martyrs, and elevate to positions of fame and
honor black men and women who have made their distinct contributions to our
racial history. Sojourner Truth is worthy of the place of sainthood alongside
of Joan of Arc; Crispus Attucks and George William Gordon are entitled to the
halo of martyrdom with no less glory than that of the martyrs of any other
race. Toussaint L'Ouverture's brilliancy as a soldier and statesman outshone
that of a Cromwell, Napoleon and Washington; hence, he is entitled to the
highest place as a hero among men. Africa has produced countless numbers of men
and women, in war and in peace, whose lustre and bravery outshine that of any
other people. Then why not see good and perfection in ourselves?" ~ Marcus Garvey
Garvey, Marcus. Marcus Garvey Life and Lessons:. Berkeley:
University of California Press, 1988. Print.
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The Coalition for the Exoneration of Marcus Garvey is petitioning President Barack Obama to exonerate Marcus Garvey:
Thank you for your support.
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