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Emancipated From Mental Slavery: Selected Sayings of Marcus Garvey
Right now melanin, the aromatic biopolymer and organic semiconductor that makes Black people black is worth over $380 a gram more than gold. Melanin is worth more than gold, silver, platinum, palladium rhodium and coltan combined. In just a few short years, on August 13, 2020 the Red, Black and Green flag will be celebrated as the colors of all African people. We also know the song lyric "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds," commonly associated with Bob Marley, actually originated with Marcus Garvey."We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, for though others may free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind." Those are the words which Marcus Garvey spoke in either October or November 1937. The place? Menelik Hall in Sydney, Nova Scotia. This selection of sayings of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, provides an introduction to the mind of a man capable of speaking words into existence which continue to have a profound impact on those who hear them to this very day.Marcus Garvey was a journalist, editor, publisher, as well as founder, and President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA.) This book serves as an introduction to the philosophy which made his ideas known worldwide. Notable among them is the phrase which has come to many sung as a paraphrased lyric by Bob Marley. Its organic power and compelling urge for a new mental state among the human race can not seriously be denied.This book is a distillation of Garvey thought. The product of years studying the words works and deeds of a man who left a legacy that is still so potent efforts continue to dissuade seekers of truth from his vision.Visit us on line at http: //www.keyamsha.com to get the latest about Keyamsha, the Awakening
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71 pages, Paperback
First published October 27, 2013
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Marcus Garvey
106 books277 followersMarcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr., National Hero of Jamaica, was a publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, Black Nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and orator. Marcus Garvey was founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL).
Garvey was unique in advancing a Pan-African philosophy to inspire a global mass movement focusing on Africa known as Garveyism. Promoted by the UNIA as a movement of African Redemption, Garveyism would eventually inspire others, ranging from the Nation of Islam, to the Rastafari movement (which proclaims Garvey as a prophet). The intention of the movement was for those of African ancestry to "redeem" Africa and for the European colonial powers to leave it.
Garvey was unique in advancing a Pan-African philosophy to inspire a global mass movement focusing on Africa known as Garveyism. Promoted by the UNIA as a movement of African Redemption, Garveyism would eventually inspire others, ranging from the Nation of Islam, to the Rastafari movement (which proclaims Garvey as a prophet). The intention of the movement was for those of African ancestry to "redeem" Africa and for the European colonial powers to leave it.
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September 24, 2020
Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican political activist, publisher, philosopher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator. He was the founder of the UNIA(Universal Negro Improvement Association) and the ACL(African Communities League). Mental slavery is a state of mind where discerning between liberation and enslavement is twisted.
Emancipate is to set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions. It’s when one becomes trapped by misinformation about yourself and the world. This book is a collection of sayings by Marcus Garvey during his lifetime that was spoken to the men of Africa and others as well. I call these sayings "positive affirmation" to the black man. Two of his memorable sayings are "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds," commonly associated with Bob Marley, actually originated with Marcus Garvey and “We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, for though others may free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind.” Black men, you need to pick up this book and get inspired. You don't have to live in Africa or be African to learn from his teachings. Very powerful book.
Emancipate is to set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions. It’s when one becomes trapped by misinformation about yourself and the world. This book is a collection of sayings by Marcus Garvey during his lifetime that was spoken to the men of Africa and others as well. I call these sayings "positive affirmation" to the black man. Two of his memorable sayings are "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds," commonly associated with Bob Marley, actually originated with Marcus Garvey and “We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery, for though others may free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind.” Black men, you need to pick up this book and get inspired. You don't have to live in Africa or be African to learn from his teachings. Very powerful book.
March 5, 2020
Short title with selected words from Marcus Garvey. Now you don’t have to remember every syllable that Garvey utters but it’s good to take away the basic information. Every child of Africa should at least have a copy of this.
June 5, 2020
It is a quick read but the information is heavy. Gives great insight on future of African people all over the world. One God, One Aim, One Destiny. Marcus Garvey was a great man his work and message is as powerful today as it's ever been.
October 20, 2020
Thoughts of a great and good man.
This is a good introduction to the thoughts of a truly great man who continues to teach us all the meaning and value of true freedom. Marcus Garvey remains a principal leader of Africans worldwide.
This is a good introduction to the thoughts of a truly great man who continues to teach us all the meaning and value of true freedom. Marcus Garvey remains a principal leader of Africans worldwide.
April 4, 2016
Lots of wisdom to be gained by reading this short but powerful book.
May 6, 2021
Good Read
Good insightful book.
Good insightful book.
July 30, 2022
Emancipate yourself
Marcus explaining his viewpoint eloquently and directly. If you are seeking an understanding of what he stood for then read this great book. It was deserving of 5 stars because it’s present day value.
Marcus explaining his viewpoint eloquently and directly. If you are seeking an understanding of what he stood for then read this great book. It was deserving of 5 stars because it’s present day value.
May 19, 2022
Great Book! Marcus the Great!...
Hats off to Amy Garvey. This was self-help guru-ism before there was a niche industry for it. Garvey has long been a favorite. I am so pleased that I learned of him at the start of my adult life. Garvey is no critical race theorist. Just a straight up truth-seeking, truth-telling soul. Had the right-wing racists (Hoover, et. al.) not persecuted him, they would have saved the USA scores of needles insurrections, riots and political nihilism among Africans in America over many decades. Now we are reaping the outcome of the injustice against him. Men today do not match up.
Garvey lives!
Hats off to Amy Garvey. This was self-help guru-ism before there was a niche industry for it. Garvey has long been a favorite. I am so pleased that I learned of him at the start of my adult life. Garvey is no critical race theorist. Just a straight up truth-seeking, truth-telling soul. Had the right-wing racists (Hoover, et. al.) not persecuted him, they would have saved the USA scores of needles insurrections, riots and political nihilism among Africans in America over many decades. Now we are reaping the outcome of the injustice against him. Men today do not match up.
Garvey lives!
January 23, 2021
Black Empowerment
The sayings and teachings of Marcus Garvey spoke more to Black empowerment than anyone of his time. The Boule and its 9 illegitimate children were started to keep the Black masses under the oppressive control of white supremacy and to, as WEB DuBois said, “stop Garvey”. How sad our community was then and continues to be.
The sayings and teachings of Marcus Garvey spoke more to Black empowerment than anyone of his time. The Boule and its 9 illegitimate children were started to keep the Black masses under the oppressive control of white supremacy and to, as WEB DuBois said, “stop Garvey”. How sad our community was then and continues to be.
October 26, 2022
Brilliant
It is amazing that he wrote about the black peoples state of being many years ago, and I can see it manifesting today. He was extremely insightful. I am always preaching about the need for black people to unite, but the mental state of slavery today makes it extremely challenging. There are many who walk around with their Eyes Wide Shut.
It is amazing that he wrote about the black peoples state of being many years ago, and I can see it manifesting today. He was extremely insightful. I am always preaching about the need for black people to unite, but the mental state of slavery today makes it extremely challenging. There are many who walk around with their Eyes Wide Shut.
April 27, 2023
RISE UP YOU MIGHTY PEOPLE
Its important to have and be able to preserve sayings and collections of serious critical thoughts by someone who cared so deeply for the future of his people. To have a vision, and psychological blue print that still resonates today and could and should be used for unification… Hopefully one day….
Its important to have and be able to preserve sayings and collections of serious critical thoughts by someone who cared so deeply for the future of his people. To have a vision, and psychological blue print that still resonates today and could and should be used for unification… Hopefully one day….
October 27, 2022
Very useful thoughts and ideas.
November 24, 2023
Great reading, interesting prospective on perception one might have in life. Interesting book.
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