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Africa for the Africans

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A slogan and ideological principle popularized by Marcus Garvey's Back-to-Africa movement asserting African sovereignty and the right of African people to control their continent.

AP course connection

Topic 3.18: 3.18 The Universal Negro Improvement Association

Unit 3

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