American Experience S13E6 — Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind

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American Experience•Season 13•Episode 6

Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind

7.3/10 · 30 votesFeb 12, 200155 min

Ranked #9 of 11 in Season 13•−0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

Recalling racial-pride advocate Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), whose grand (some said grandiose) vision included an Africa run by Africans. Garvey's Harlem-based United Negro Improvement Association was more than just a civil-rights group -- it was a business and publishing empire. But it wasn't a well-run one,

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Episode Summary

"Marcus Garvey: Look for Me in the Whirlwind" is episode 6 of American Experience season 13. It scored 7.3/10 from 30 votes, ranking #9 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on February 12, 2001.

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