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Back-to-Africa movement

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 movement led by Marcus Garvey that promoted the repatriation of African Americans to Africa and popularized the phrase 'Africa for the Africans.'

AP course connection

Topic 3.18: 3.18 The Universal Negro Improvement Association

Unit 3

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