June 5, 2025
New on TikTok: Confidence Is Your First Victory Marcus Garvey said, “If you have no confidence in self... you are twice defeated in the race of life... With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” They taught you to doubt yourself... to shrink... to second-guess every move. That’s you— standing at the starting line... but already carrying the weight of defeat. Confidence isn’t arrogance... it’s your birthright. It’s the first step toward liberation. Walk like you’ve already won... because believing in yourself is the first victory. Marcus Garvey, self-confidence, personal empowerment, Black liberation, mindset, self-belief, mental strength, identity, purpose #GarveyMindset #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #GrowthMindset #MentalHealth #BlackLiberation #GarveySaid #PanAfricanPower #WisdomToLiveBy
June 4, 2025
New on TikTok: Know Yourself. Free Yourself. Script: Marcus Garvey said, “Get to know yourselves… by knowing that you are capable of being what you want to be.” The world told you who you were… Now you’re telling it who you are… Your potential… has always been yours… That’s you—unlearning what kept you small… Know yourself… Free yourself… Pass this forward—somebody out there is listening… Description: The world tried to define you—but you were never theirs to name. Marcus Garvey’s wisdom reminds us that true power begins with self-knowledge. When you know who you are, you become unstoppable. Identity. Legacy. Liberation. This is for the ones rising with clarity and purpose. #GarveyMindset #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #GrowthMindset #MentalHealth #BlackLiberation #GarveySaid #PanAfricanPower #WisdomToLiveBy
June 3, 2025
New on TikTok: You Were Born Free—Now Act Like It Marcus Garvey said, “Tell us about fear… we were not born with fear.” Fear is not your root… It was planted… And it can be pulled… You come from fire… That’s you—putting doubt behind you like it’s a thing of the past… You were born free… Now act like it… Repost this if your ancestors are watching. This post speaks directly to those wrestling with doubt and hesitation. Garvey’s words remind us that fear isn’t inherited—it’s implanted. Liberation begins by remembering who you were before fear. This is for anyone reclaiming their mind, their courage, and their legacy. Marcus Garvey, courage, fearlessness, ancestral strength, liberation, identity, confidence, mindset #GarveyMindset #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #GrowthMindset #MentalHealth #BlackLiberation #GarveySaid #PanAfricanPower #WisdomToLiveBy
June 2, 2025
New on TikTok: The Future Doesn’t Wait—So Why Are You? Marcus Garvey said, “It is time for you to think, and it is time for you to act.” … You’ve had the vision for years… But hesitation will not build a future… Plans without action… are dreams deferred… So what’s holding you back? …Start the work… Make it real… The future doesn’t wait… And neither should you… This is for the ones who are done waiting. If you’ve carried the dream long enough, it’s time to act. Discipline. Direction. Purpose. Let this be your turning point. Marcus Garvey, mindset, liberation, self-reliance, Black confidence, identity, clarity, purpose, action, legacy #GarveyMindset #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #GrowthMindset #MentalHealth #BlackLiberation #GarveySaid #PanAfricanPower #WisdomToLiveBy
June 1, 2025
New on TikTok: You Are Bigger Than Their Limits Marcus Garvey said, “Don’t let anybody tell you that you are made to stay down.” … They told you what you couldn’t be… They thought you'd believe it… But you know better… That’s you— …breaking ceilings they tried to build over you… Stand… Grow… Outlive the lie… Share this with someone rewriting their story. This quote from Marcus Garvey is for anyone breaking generational limits and reclaiming personal power. If you’re rising from self-doubt, reclaiming your identity, or walking the path of liberation—this is your reminder that your future is still yours to shape. Marcus Garvey, mindset, liberation, Black power, overcoming limits, identity, personal growth, mental freedom, confidence, Pan-Africanism #GarveyMindset #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #GrowthMindset #MentalHealth #BlackLiberation #GarveySaid #PanAfricanPower #WisdomToLiveBy
New on TikTok: Marcus Garvey Comes Alive at W.J. Bryan Elementary This is what community looks like. Big thanks to the incredible librarian at W.J. Bryan Elementary for creating this beautiful carousel celebrating my reading of My Name is Marcus. When children see themselves in stories, confidence and pride become unstoppable. Here’s to empowering our future, one story at a time. #JamaicanParents #CaribbeanParents #BlackParents #TheStoryOfMarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote
May 31, 2025
New on TikTok: Self-Reliance Is the First Revolution Marcus Garvey taught that liberation begins with the mind—and with the individual. This piece is a call to build from within, to trust your own hands, and to move like your freedom depends on it. Because it does. Share this with someone laying their own foundation. Marcus Garvey once said: “Self-reliance is the backbone of liberation.” Too many are still waiting for rescue. But no one is coming to save you. The real work? Starts in your hands. That’s you—choosing to trust your own strength. Move like your liberation depends on it. Because it does. Send this to someone who’s building from scratch. #GarveyMindset #BlackLiberation #SelfReliance #Motivation #PanAfricanPower #GarveySaid #GrowthMindset #DailyWisdom #FreedomStartsHere #MentalFreedom
May 30, 2025
New on TikTok: Your Will Is Already Winning – Daily Garvey Wisdom Marcus Garvey said, "Always maintain a strong will; your will is your decision, and your decision is your intelligence." That’s you—choosing clarity when doubt creeps in, standing firm while others waver, deciding to rise when it’s easier to retreat. Your will is sharp, your path is steady, your mind already made. That strength you carry? It’s your future showing up early. Share this with someone who’s already walking like they’ve won. Their will might be the light someone else needs. If you liked this post, please share it. Marcus Garvey reminds us that our will is more than desire—it’s decision, it’s direction, it’s intelligence in motion. This message is for those already standing strong in their purpose. Every choice you make today affirms a legacy of strength. #MarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote #BlackParents #Inspiration #Motivation
May 29, 2025
New on TikTok: Never Give Up – Garvey’s Words for Those Still Climbing Marcus Garvey said, “Continue always... and never give up until you reach the objective.” That’s you—moving forward when the path isn’t clear, showing up when no one’s watching, rising after setbacks that would stop others, holding the vision when it would be easier to quit, building strength with every small, unseen step. Share this with someone who keeps going—no matter what. Their finish line is already waiting. If you liked this post, please share it. This reel is for every Black parent, Jamaican parent, Caribbean parent, and child who’s still in the fight. It’s a reminder that your steps matter. That purpose will outlast pressure. And that Marcus Garvey’s words still light the path. Watch this when you need fuel. Share it when someone else does. Because we don’t stop—we rise. #JamaicanParents #CaribbeanParents #BlackParents #TheStoryOfMarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote
May 28, 2025
New on TikTok: Share this post Stand Firm – Daily Garvey Wisdom Marcus Garvey said, “Stand by your principles and be firm, though the whole world be against you.” That’s you... unshaken when the crowd shifts... holding truth like a torch in the storm... rooted in what’s right, not what’s easy... walking alone—but never lost... carrying a standard your ancestors would recognize... Send this to someone whose spine is made of purpose... Remind them—firmness is freedom... If you liked this post, please share it. This Garvey quote is not for the fainthearted—it’s for those who’ve chosen conviction over comfort. Hold your line. Your firmness lights the way. #MarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote #BlackParents #Inspiration #Motivation
May 27, 2025
New on TikTok: 2 Breaking Free_ A New Dawn Share this post Lifted from Doubt – Daily Garvey Wisdom Marcus Garvey said, “You will lift yourselves from the doubts of the past.” That’s you... breaking free from the weight of old wounds... believing again, even after the silence... walking forward with lessons, not shame... choosing power over pity... rising because you’ve already decided not to stay low... Send this to someone who’s done doubting their worth... Let them know—it’s their time to rise... If you liked this post, please share it. This Garvey quote is your reminder: the past doesn’t own you. Doubt doesn’t define you. You’ve already lifted. Keep ascending. #MarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote #BlackParents #Inspiration #Motivation
May 26, 2025
New on TikTok: Share this post Let Your Life Speak – Daily Garvey Wisdom Marcus Garvey said, “There is a scope for each life; let yours find its scope and fully express itself.” That’s you... leaning into your gifts with no apology... creating lanes where none existed before... turning lessons into legacies... making your life a full, bold sentence— not a whisper, not a footnote... Send this to someone still searching for their space... Tell them—their life was made to speak... If you liked this post, please share it. This Garvey quote reminds us that your purpose isn’t random—it’s waiting to be lived out loud. Don’t shrink. Expand. You were born with scope. Born to express. Born to fulfill. #MarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote #BlackParents #Inspiration #Motivation#BobMarleyMusic
May 25, 2025
New on TikTok: Share this post Nobility Needs No Crown – Daily Garvey Wisdom Marcus Garvey said, “Rise in your dignity to justify all that is noble in you.” That’s you... standing tall when silence would be easier... choosing honor in every unseen decision... lifting others even while you're still climbing... refusing to shrink just to fit in... you carry your ancestors in your stride... Send this to someone who walks with quiet power... Remind them... nobility needs no crown... If you liked this post, please share it. This Garvey quote reminds us that dignity isn’t a posture—it’s a choice we make daily. From the way we speak, to the way we rise, our nobility is proven not by titles, but by action. Let your walk inspire another today. #MarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote #BlackParents #Inspiration #Motivation
May 24, 2025
New on TikTok: Confidence Is Our Birthright – W.J. Bryan Author Visit May 28 This is what it looks like when a community shows up for its children. On Wednesday, May 28th, I'll be visiting W.J. Bryan Elementary— a school that says yes, our students deserve to meet the people who write about them with love. A book in every hand. A story that affirms who they are. A gift that will last. When we remind our children that they are seen, that they are loved, and that they are powerful— confidence becomes their birthright. On May 28th, Geoffrey Philp visits W.J. Bryan Elementary to read from My Name Is Marcus, a groundbreaking graphic novel that helps children see themselves in history. This visit is more than an author event—it’s a community moment rooted in love, learning, and legacy. Because when children feel seen, they grow in confidence. And confidence is our birthright. #MarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote #BlackParents #Inspiration #Motivation #BobMarleyMusic
New on TikTok: Burn the Midnight Lamp Daily Garvey Wisdom on discipline and greatness. Garvey didn’t glorify grind—he honored the fire. That inner pull that keeps you up late because the vision won’t let you sleep. Marcus Garvey said: “The greatest men and women in the world... burn the midnight lamp.” While the world rests... builders are still building. Dreamers are still drafting. Leaders are still learning. Greatness doesn’t wait for convenience. It works. It sacrifices. It finishes what it started. Keep going. Because the ones who stay lit... light the path for others. Tag someone who’s up right now chasing purpose. #MarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote #BlackParents #Inspiration #Motivation
May 23, 2025
New on TikTok: Move Like You Mean It Daily Garvey Wisdom on courage and conviction. Garvey didn’t move with fear—he moved with purpose. And when you’re rooted in truth, consequences don’t shake you. They confirm you're on the right path. Marcus Garvey said: “Men who are in earnest... are not afraid of consequences.” So the question is: ... Are you in it for real? ... Or just when it’s easy? Conviction doesn’t wait for comfort. It acts. It builds. It stands—even when it costs. Move like you mean it. Because if you're serious... fear has no place here. Tag someone standing tall in truth. #DailyGarveyWisdom #MarcusGarvey #BlackParents #Confidence #Mindset
May 22, 2025
New on TikTok: Top 30 Must-Read: Marcus Garvey Graphic Novel Honored by Caribbean Book Bankra Every June, we honor the voices of the Caribbean. But this moment—this one right here—means more than words. The Caribbean Book Bankra, in partnership with the Institute of Caribbean Studies, just named My Name Is Marcus one of the Top 30 Must-Read Books of 2025. It’s the first-ever Marcus Garvey graphic novel to receive this recognition. And it was made for moments like this— when a child stands up, speaks with pride, and knows he comes from greatness. Because when they see themselves in stories, they find the confidence to tell their own. And confidence— confidence is our birthright. Grab your copy of My Name Is Marcus and download the free classroom guide today. What does it mean when a Garvey graphic novel gets named one of the Top 30 Must-Read Books of 2025? It means our children’s stories matter. It means confidence is legacy. It means the Caribbean voice is rising. Tap the link in bio to get My Name Is Marcus + the free classroom guide. #MarcusGarvey #MarcusGarveyQuote #BlackParents #Inspiration #Motivation#BobMarleyMusic
New on TikTok: Inspiring Tomorrow Through Actions Today Your Actions Are the Blueprint Daily Garvey Wisdom on legacy and leadership. Garvey reminds us: impact isn’t measured by what you say—it’s in what you do. Every move you make today is a seed someone else will harvest tomorrow. Marcus Garvey said: “What you do today that is worthwhile... inspires others to act tomorrow.” So move with purpose. ... Someone is watching. A child. A student. A neighbor. They’re not listening to your words... they’re watching your walk. You don’t need permission. Just vision. Discipline. And the will to do what matters. Act like you’re the example. Because you are. Tag someone who’s making their actions count. #DailyGarveyWisdom #MarcusGarvey #BlackParents #Confidence #Mindset
May 21, 2025
New on TikTok: Building the Next Chapter Create the Future They’ll Never Forget Daily Garvey Wisdom on legacy, pride, and vision. Garvey’s voice reminds us: our history is not a burden—it’s a blueprint. The past was glorious. But the future? That’s ours to shape. Marcus Garvey said: “We have a beautiful history... and we shall create another that will astonish the world.” So what are you building? ... Excuses? ... Or something worthy of your name? They told us our story ended in struggle. They were wrong. We come from builders... dreamers... liberators... And we’re just getting started. Build the next chapter. Make it bold. Make it brilliant. Tag someone who’s creating legacy right now. #DailyGarveyWisdom #MarcusGarvey #BlackParents #Confidence #Mindset
May 20, 2025
New on TikTok: Pride in Legac Be Proud Like They Were Daily Garvey Wisdom on identity and self-worth. Garvey’s call is clear: walk with the same dignity your ancestors fought to protect. Today’s pride isn’t arrogance—it’s alignment. It’s standing tall because others bled for us to stand at all. Marcus Garvey said: “Be as proud of your race today as our fathers were in the days of yore.” So what are you carrying? Shame? Doubt? Silence? Your ancestors didn’t suffer, fight, and build for you to walk with your head down. Stand up. Speak clear. Be proud. Like they were. Tag someone walking in legacy. #DailyGarveyWisdom #MarcusGarvey #BlackParents #Confidence #Mindset
May 19, 2025
New on TikTok: Embrace Your Power. Own Your Power—Take Control Today Daily Garvey Wisdom on confidence and self-mastery. Garvey’s voice teaches self-belief, discipline, and the power of the mind. This is how we raise a generation that refuses to be defeated. Share it forward. Built for growth, mindset, and movement. Marcus Garvey said: “If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.” So why are you waiting? The strength is in you. The vision is in you. But are you using them? Winners don’t wait. They decide. They commit. They act. Own your power. Move now. Tag someone who needs this today. #inspiration #motivation #BlackParents #Mindset #MarcusGarvey
Teaching Marcus Garvey: Upliftment Through History, Confidence, and Purpose
From the moment students first encounter Marcus Garvey’s declaration—“while others may free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind”—they stand at the threshold of self-liberation. This Marcus Garvey teaching unit, Marcus Garvey: Mental Freedom, Purpose & Pride, does more than recount dates and facts; it ignites confidence, identity, and purpose in every learner.
Unit Components
• Who Was Marcus Garvey? A concise, engaging biography
grounded in historical accuracy.
• What Is Mental Slavery? Clear, accessible language unpacks how fear and
propaganda undermine self-esteem.
• Timeline of Key Events (1887–2025): From Garvey’s birth in St. Ann’s Bay to
President Biden’s posthumous pardon, students trace the arc of justice.
• 20-Question Multiple-Choice Quiz: Aligned to standards, this quiz demands
evidence-based answers and sparks debate.
• Writing Project—“Letters to the Future”: Learners imagine themselves as
activists, drafting proclamations of unity and self-reliance.
• 15 Bloom’s Taxonomy Reflection Questions: From simple recall to creative
application, these prompts foster critical thought.
• Clean, Minimal Layout: Ready for print or digital use with no preparation
required.
Classroom Applications
• Black History Month: Anchor month-long studies in Garvey’s
philosophy of pride and purpose.
• Morning Work & Bellringers: Start each day with a question on self-esteem.
• Literacy + Social Studies Integration: Read, discuss, and write about
Garvey’s strategies for community uplift.
• SEL Writing Prompts: Guide students through self-awareness, social
responsibility, and a growth mindset.
• Homework, Sub Plans, & Assessments: Versatile enough for any lesson flow.
Why Teachers Love It
• No Prep—Just Go: Print and teach immediately.
• Research-Rooted & Classroom-Tested: Crafted by award-winning educator
Geoffrey Philp.
• Student-Centered: Helps learners feel seen, valued, and empowered.
• Standards Aligned: Meets Common Core and CASEL competencies, with
adaptability for UK Key Stages 2–3.
Confidence is their birthright.
Bring Marcus Garvey’s legacy into your classroom today. Download the complete
teaching unit and watch your students learn that true liberation begins within.
Here is the link to the Garvey Classroom: The
Garvey Classroom | Teachers Pay Teachers
May 18, 2025
New on TikTok: Sometimes you have to stop... Just to take it in. In the middle of a tour, a mission, a purpose— You breathe. You remember where you are. This is Jamaica. This is sacred ground. This is part of the story, too. Legacy isn’t just about what we teach. It’s about what we feel, what we remember, what we honor. #Motivation #Inspiration #BobMarleyMusic Captured during Jamaica’s Read Aloud Tour, this short reel is a reminder that legacy isn’t only about the lessons we give—it’s about the presence we hold. In the stillness, we honor the ground we walk on. Geoffrey Philp pauses in the middle of a purpose-driven tour to reflect on place, memory, and mission. This moment is Jamaica. This moment is story.
New on TikTok: Defiance and Resilience_ The Story of the Haitian Flag The Flag of Fire: Marcus Garvey on Haiti, Toussaint, and the Call to Freedom Script: Today we honor the Haitian flag—not as decoration, but as defiance. It rose from rebellion, from minds sharpened by purpose, and hands unwilling to bow. Marcus Garvey called Toussaint L’Ouverture a greater strategist than Napoleon and Washington. He praised Haiti as the first Black republic—proof that with discipline, vision, and faith, we could govern ourselves. But before Toussaint came Dutty Boukman, the Jamaican spark who lit the revolution’s fire. Haiti is not a symbol—it is a standard. A legacy. The cloth of warriors. So when that flag rises, let it remind you: This nation came from nothing but spirit and will. And it still stands. Because meaning, confidence, community, and tradition—when united—cannot be broken. If you liked this post, please share it. Haitian Flag Day isn’t just history—it’s the living proof of what we can build through discipline, vision, and unity. Garvey honored Toussaint. We raise the flag for them both. #HaitianFlagDay #MarcusGarveyQuote #ToussaintLouverture #BlackHistory #GarveyMindset #TheStoryOfMarcusGarvey
New on TikTok: If you liked this post, please share it. Daily Garvey Wisdom is a ritual of remembering. Each quote by Marcus Garvey is a tool—for clarity, confidence, and cultural pride. We share these words with Black, Caribbean, and Jamaican parents who are raising children to know who they are and why they matter. Because when we strengthen the mind, we strengthen the future. #DailyGarveyWisdom #MarcusGarveyQuote #JamaicanParents #CaribbeanParents #BlackParents #Motivation #Inspiration #BobMarleyMusic
Garvey, Toussaint, and the Banner That Lit the World: Haitian Flag Day and the Fire That Still Burns
Today, the Haitian flag flies not as decoration but as a declaration. Red and blue, lifted from the soil of struggle, wave above a people who forged freedom with bare hands and sharpened minds. Haitian Flag Day is not a holiday—it is a summons. It calls us to remember what was risked, what was gained, and what we must carry forward.
That flag was raised through war, prayer, discipline, and vision. It came from a place where nothing was promised but resistance. And at the center of that resistance stood Toussaint L’Ouverture—general, statesman, liberator. A man who rose from enslavement to become one of the most brilliant military strategists the modern world has seen. He didn’t merely fight—he outmaneuvered empires. Marcus Garvey saw him clearly and lifted his name high:
“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.”
—Marcus Garvey, "African Fundamentalism."
To Garvey, Toussaint was more than a hero. He was a living lesson. His leadership proved that Black intelligence, vision, and strategy could remake the world. Toussaint organized not just soldiers—but souls. He believed in discipline, unity, and the transformative power of a mind dedicated to purpose. Garvey honored him as a blueprint of what we can achieve when guided by ancestral strength and collective clarity.
“We doff our hats to the memory of Toussaint L’Ouverture,” Garvey declared, “as we doff our hats to the flag of Haiti, the first free and independent Negro Republic of the world.”
—The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey
But before Toussaint came the fire. Dutty Boukman, born in Jamaica, was feared by his enslavers for his literacy and spiritual authority. Known as “Book Man,” he likely carried sacred texts and shared forbidden knowledge. When they sold him to Saint-Domingue, they thought they were silencing him. Instead, they transferred the flame.
On the night of August 14, 1791, Boukman led a Vodou ceremony in the woods of Bois Caïman. He spoke in Kreyol, calling the people to rise:
“The god of the white man calls him to crime, but our god calls us to freedom. He will give us victory.”
Those words weren’t metaphors—they were a military invocation. Within days, plantations were burning. The enslaved became insurgents. Boukman was killed later that year, but his voice remained. His sacrifice set the stage for Toussaint, Dessalines, and Haitian independence.
Garvey, born in St. Ann’s Bay like Boukman, saw these threads clearly. He understood that the Haitian Revolution was not an isolated moment. It was a convergence of African spirituality, Caribbean resistance, and revolutionary strategy. It was proof that the power of the mind, anchored in purpose and tradition, could overturn the largest colonial powers on Earth.
When U.S. troops invaded Haiti in 1915 and imposed a military occupation, Garvey named it plainly: exploitation under foreign control. He rallied the Diaspora to speak out, organize, and support Haitian sovereignty. At the Fourth International Convention of the Negro Peoples of the World in 1924, the UNIA proclaimed:
“Long live free and independent Haiti, the pride of the Black race of the Western world.”
This was not just rhetoric. Garvey built institutions to act on it. The Negro World circulated in Port-au-Prince. Haitian chapters of the UNIA were established. Luc Dorsinville helped operate the Black Star Line from Haitian soil. Haiti, to Garvey, was sacred ground. It was the first proof that people—united in confidence, discipline, and vision—could create a nation for themselves.
That is why the Haitian flag holds so much weight. It is more than a symbol; it is the culmination of organized minds, spiritual conviction, ancestral memory, and revolutionary discipline. It is the fusion of Kreyol chants, Maroon resistance, African strategy, and Black hope. And Garvey knew that the story of Haiti was part of the story of all of us.