Bringing Marcus Garvey's Legacy to TikTok: A New Digital Journey

Starting today, September 15, 2024, I'm launching a new TikTok channel livicated, as Rastafari would say, to the life and legacy of Marcus Garvey: https://www.tiktok.com/@mynameismarcusgarvey?lang=en.

Content Highlights:

Here are some of the topics featured on the channel:

#OnThisDay: Historical snapshots of significant moments in Marcus Garvey's life, with each post providing historical context and modern relevance. Today, we began with J. Edgar Hoover's instructions to the New York Division of the Bureau of Investigation.

Daily Garvey Wisdom:A daily series of curated quotes from The Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey, offering motivational insights on self-reliance, unity, and Black empowerment.

Marcus Garvey's Legacy:Explore the core values Garvey championed—Redemption, Education, Self-Reliance, Purpose, Economics, Community, Tradition (RESPECT), Justice, and Perseverance—and see how they're reflected in my graphic novel My Name is Marcus.

Book Highlights:Discover excerpts and behind-the-scenes looks into My Name is Marcus, the only graphic novel that vividly portrays Garvey's life and philosophy through dynamic illustrations and storytelling.

Educational Resources: Stay updated with recommended readings, blogs, and documentaries from the RESPECT Garvey blog, which connects you to valuable resources for exploring Garvey's ongoing impact on Black liberation movements.

RESPECT Garvey blog (The New Watchman): https://www.respectgarvey.com/blog

For more resources on Garvey's life and impact, the RESPECT Garvey blog offers a detailed media guide featuring essential websites, books, documentaries, and educational archives. From the "Marcus Garvey and UNIA Papers" at UCLA to "African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey," this guide, which is continuously updated,  connects you with everything you need to explore Garvey's legacy.

Get Involved:

Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mynameismarcusgarvey?lang=en 

- Share your favorite Garvey quote with #MyGarveyInspiration

- Educators and historians, reach out for collaboration

- Spread the word by sharing this blog and following our TikTok channel

Let's continue Marcus Garvey's legacy together in the digital age.

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