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Source: BBC Radio 1Xtra

Roundup

10-6-06

Marcus Garvey inspired future black leaders [audio 26min]

What do you know about Marcus Garvey? 1Xtra's Robbo Ranx looks at how he inspired future black leaders like Malcolm X as well as faith groups like the Nation of Islam and the Rastafarian faith.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 1Xtra