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Explore the emergence of the New Negro mentality in this 45-minute lecture from Yale University's American History course. Delve into the post-World War I era when unfulfilled promises of democracy sparked a new black consciousness. Examine Marcus Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and its role as the first organized grassroots mass protest movement in African American history. Learn about Garvey's advocacy for black pride, autonomy, and his vision of an eventual return to Africa. Analyze the challenges Garvey faced, including organizational issues and federal government interference. Investigate Garvey's relationships with other prominent black leaders like Father Divine, W.E.B. Du Bois, and A. Philip Randolph. Gain insights into J. Edgar Hoover's involvement and the Peace Mission Movement. Discover how this pivotal period shaped African American history and consciousness in the early 20th century.
