Marcus Garvey UNIA
What does UNIA stand for?
united negro improvement association
Name 5 religious groups in the caribbean
hinduism, christianity, judaism, Islam, Buddhism
Name one womans organization in the caribbean
Woman Incorporated (Crisis Centre), SISTREN Theatre Collective, Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation, Women’s Media Watch
What does BITU stand for?
Bustamante Industrial Trade Union
What was one of the dedications of the UNIA?
racial pride, economic self-sufficiency, and the
formation of an independent Black nation in Africa.
What do churches for people in need
For individuals in need, churches offer food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, and employment support
What service does the woman incorporated (crisis inc) provide?
A 24 hour hotline and counselling
what was the main objective of the BITU
main objective is to protect the rights and welfare of its members through collective bargaining, advocacy, and representation.
What year did Garvey start the UNIA
1914
How did the missonaries aid the people?
they provided a means of communication and education
Who does the womens centre of Jamaica Cater to
pregnant adolescent mothers
What trae uinion exists in Trinidad and Tobago?
In Trinidad and Tobago, the Oilfield Workers Trade Union (OWTU)
how many branches did the UNIA establish
the UNIA established 700 branches in thirty-eight states by the early 1920s
When was the Barbados Workers' Union (BWU) was founded
1941
When was Garvey's leadership cut short?
Garvey’s leadership was cut short in 1923 when he was indicted
and convicted of fraud in his handling of funds raised to establish a Black steamship line