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Why Dr. John Henrik Clarke Is Correct About Black People Having No Friends (and why We Don’t Need Any) – a Garveyite Perspective Dr. John Henrik Clarke famously stated, “Black people have no friends.” For many, this may sound harsh, but it is a sobering truth when viewed through the lens of Pan-Africanism and Marcus Garvey’s philosophy. Garvey understood that Black liberation can not depend on external allies; it must come from within—rooted in self-reliance, unity, and a shared commitment among Black people globally. Here’s why, Dr. Clarke’s statement rings true and why, from a Garveyite perspective, Black people don’t need friends—only each other. 1. History Proves It From colonialism to the civil rights era, supposed “friends” of Black people have repeatedly betrayed or abandoned us. Other groups have leveraged Black struggles for their own gains, only to leave Black people behind once their goals were achieved. Post-slavery labour movements excluded Black workers. Civil rights coalitions saw other groups gain rights, while Black people remained trapped under systemic racism. Garvey and Clarke both saw these betrayals as evidence that Black people must prioritize their own interests and stop relying on others. 2. Global Anti-Blackness Is Real Anti-Blackness isn’t confined to one region—it’s a global phenomenon. Across continents, Black people face systemic oppression, discrimination, and dehumanization. Other groups often form alliances to protect their own power while marginalizing Black voices. Even in spaces of shared oppression, anti-Blackness often takes precedence. Dr. Clarke’s assertion and Garvey’s vision both point to this truth: Black liberation must come from within because no one else will prioritize us. 3. Dependency Leads to Exploitation Depending on outside “friends” or “allies” often comes with hidden costs. Foreign aid, alliances, and solidarity movements often prioritize the interests of others over Black liberation. Aid to African nations often perpetuates dependency rather than fostering self-sufficiency. “Allies” in social justice movements often centre their struggles, leaving Black people to fight alone. Garvey warned that dependency breeds vulnerability. Clarke reinforces this: Black people must build their own systems to avoid exploitation. 4. We Have Everything We Need Garvey believed that Black people possess the resources, talents, and ingenuity needed for liberation. Africa’s wealth: With its vast natural resources, Africa can fund global Black empowerment if reclaimed from exploitative systems. Diaspora talent: Across the globe, Black communities excel in innovation, creativity, and resilience. Dr. Clarke’s statement echoes Garvey’s vision: We don’t need friends because we already have all the tools for success. 5. Cultural Exploitation Is Proof of No True Friendship Black culture—music, art, fashion, and more—is celebrated globally, but Black people are rarely compensated or empowered by their own creations. Other groups profit from Black innovation while perpetuating anti-Black systems. Cultural exploitation demonstrates a lack of true solidarity. Garvey’s solution: Black people must reclaim their culture and use it as a tool for empowerment, not exploitation. 6. Unity Is Our Greatest Strength (and Threat to Oppressors) A united global Black community is the most powerful weapon against systemic oppression. Garvey emphasized unity, and Clarke’s assertion underscores why others fear it: A unified Black world challenges global power structures that thrive on division. By focusing on internal unity, Black people strengthen themselves and disrupt oppressive systems. 7. Allies Often Divide Us Alliances can create divisions within Black movements, as external influences pit factions against each other or dilute the focus on Black liberation. During the civil rights movement, alliances often marginalized more radical Black voices. Today, funding from external groups can cause conflicts between grassroots Black organizers and larger organizations tied to outside agendas. Garvey’s emphasis on self-reliance offers a solution: Black unity must come first, free from outside interference. 8. Other Groups Prioritize Their Own Interests Every group prioritizes its own survival and progress—it’s not wrong, but Black people must learn from this. White nations maintain global alliances to uphold their dominance. Asian nations focus on economic self-sufficiency. Jewish communities have built strong networks to protect and uplift their people. Garvey and Clarke would agree: It’s time for Black people to do the same and put themselves first. 9. Historical Success Through Self-Reliance History proves that Black people thrive when they rely on themselves: The Haitian Revolution succeeded because enslaved Africans united and rejected external dependence. Garvey’s UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association) built businesses, schools, and a global movement without outside help. These examples show that self-reliance works. Black people don’t need friends—they need focus. 10. True Liberation Is Self-Determined Liberation can not be outsourced, gifted, or borrowed—it must be self-determined. Allies may help temporarily, but no one will prioritize Black liberation over their own interests. Garvey envisioned a world where Black people controlled their own economies, politics, and resources. Clarke’s assertion reminds us that we can’t afford to waste time seeking validation or support from others. 11. Black Liberation Threatens Global Power Structures Both Garvey and Clarke understood that Black liberation isn’t just a struggle for freedom—it’s a direct threat to the systems of power that dominate the world. A free and united Africa would undermine Western economic dominance, which relies on exploiting African resources. A globally empowered Black diaspora would disrupt industries, politics, and systems built on anti-Blackness. This explains why no other group can truly be a friend to Black liberation. Their survival often depends on maintaining the status quo that oppresses us. 12. “Allies” Often Centre Themselves in Our Struggles Even when other groups claim to stand in solidarity with Black movements, their involvement often centers their own experiences, narratives, and priorities. Non-black allies frequently shift attention to their struggles, leaving Black people to carry the burden of fighting for everyone else. Movements like Black Lives Matter have seen external groups co-opt their messages for personal or political gain. Garvey’s philosophy reminds us to stay focused on our own goals and not allow our movements to be hijacked. 13. Romanticizing External Help Distracts from Pan-African Solutions One of the pitfalls of seeking allies is the belief that external help is necessary or even superior. This mindset can prevent Black people from exploring Pan-African solutions. Garvey’s vision of “Africa for Africans” called for African nations and the diaspora to work together without relying on foreign nations or systems. Clarke’s statement reinforces this idea: the best solutions come from within. Black people don’t need external friends—they need internal unity. 14. Allies Often Maintain Anti-Black Systems Even so-called “progressive” allies often uphold the same systems that oppress Black people. Corporations claiming to support racial justice continue to exploit African resources and labour. Governments speaking out against racism still engage in policies that harm Black communities worldwide. Dr. Clarke and Garvey both understood this hypocrisy. Real liberation requires rejecting systems that perpetuate oppression, even if they claim to support us. 15. Our Focus Should Be on Building Future Generations, Not Pleasing Others Garvey often emphasized the importance of preparing future generations to lead and succeed independently. Clarke’s warning about having no friends reinforces this: Why waste time seeking allies when we could be building schools, economies, and systems that empower our children? A Garveyite perspective prioritizes creating a legacy of self-reliance and leadership that ensures the survival and progress of Black people globally. By focusing on the future, Black people can stop relying on the approval or assistance of others and instead secure their own destinies. Final Reflection: All We Have Is Us, and That’s Enough Dr. John Henrik Clarke’s statement and Marcus Garvey’s philosophy both lead to the same conclusion: Black people must take responsibility for their liberation. True freedom can not and will not come from allies—it must come from within. The power lies in our hands, in our unity, and in our shared commitment to self-determination. We don’t need friends. We need ourselves.
#Marcus “Death is the end of all life in the individual or the thing; if physical, the crumbling of the body into dust from whence it came. He who lives not uprightly, dies completely in the crumbling of the physical body, but he who lives well, transforms himself from that which is mortal, to immortal.” #garveyism #marcusgarvey #garveyite #marcusmosiahgarvey #blackmoses #blackstarline #redblackgreen #embraceyourrace #portrait of #immortality ✊🏽 #ARTGOD #GreatestArtistEver #alleyneart #MSAART #AlleyneMAGIC #ReDesigningExcellence alleyneart.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CYvAycvNeGZ/?utm_medium=tumblr
TEACH ME ABOUT GARVEY IS BACK IN STOCK AT NICHOLAS BROOKLYN Repost from @jameswrites615 with @regram.app … “I wrote “Teach Me About Garvey” to normalize unity, the pursuit of collective power, and the reclamation of Africa for all black children around the world.During these times make sure your child’s mind is most active. Reading is the foundation of all success.” #MarcusGarvey #TeachMeAboutGarvey #AfricaForTheAfricans #Garveyism #PanAfricanism #AfricanDiaspora #Sankofa #Maat #PanAfrican #Diaspora #BlackChildren #BlackBoyJoy #BlackGirlsRock #BlackChildrenRead #BlackKidsRead #BlackEducators #BlackLibrarians #BlackChildrensBooks #BlackAuthors #BlackIllustrators #DrJohnHenrikClarke #DrAmosWilson (at Nicholas Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_28hKdFRS5/?igshid=1kzzju3poksb9
Types of Black People to Avoid From a Garveyite Perspective Marcus Garvey’s teachings emphasize Pan-Africanism, self-reliance, and pride in African heritage. From his perspective, certain mindsets and behaviours among Black people hinder the collective progress of the race. This post outlines the types of individuals Garvey warned against and why their actions conflict with his philosophy. 1. The Self-Hating Negro Those who lack pride in their African identity or seek to align with oppressive systems instead of embracing their heritage. 2. The Betrayer or Opportunist People who align with colonial or imperial powers for personal gain, selling out their community in the process. 3. The Idle and Unproductive Garvey emphasized hard work and self-reliance. Those who perpetuate laziness or refuse to contribute to the community weaken. 4. The Divisive Individuals who sow discord or prioritize personal grievances over unity. 5. The Apologist for Oppression Those who excuse or justify racism, colonialism, or exploitation instead of resisting it. 6. The Lackey or “House Negro” People who serve as tools of oppression within the Black community, often working to uphold systems of exploitation. 7. The Disconnected Those who neglect the struggles of their brothers and sisters across the African diaspora. 8. The Cynic or Defeatist Individuals who spread hopelessness and believe liberation is impossible, stifling collective progress. 9. The Assimilationist Those who reject African culture to assimilate into white-dominated societies, often seeking validation from oppressors. 10. The Colonial-Minded Intellectual Educated individuals who use their knowledge to support colonial ideologies rather than fight for Black liberation. 11. The Non-Believer in Black Institutions People who doubt the ability of Black people to build and sustain their own schools, businesses, and organizations. 12. The Religious Misleader Religious figures who preach passivity and submission rather than encouraging active resistance and empowerment. 13. The Consumer Over Creator Those who consume from exploitative systems but fail to support Black-owned businesses or initiatives. 14. The Envy-Driven Individuals who sabotage others out of jealousy rather than celebrate their success as a win for the community. 15. The Perpetual Victim Garvey believed in resilience and empowerment, not adopting a victim mindset that leads to inaction. 16. The Uninformed or Ignorant People who refuse to educate themselves on African history, culture, or the realities of systemic oppression. 17. The Political Sellout Politicians or leaders who prioritize personal power over the well-being of their people. 18. The Violent Toward Their Own Garvey emphasized unity. Those who harm or exploit their own people weaken the community. 19. The Materialistic Individuals who prioritize wealth and status over collective liberation. 20. The Fearful or Complacent Those who fear challenging systems of oppression or accept the status quo. 21. The “Divide and Conquer” Advocate People who promote tribalism, colourism, or internal divisions that undermine unity. 22. The Global Isolationist Garvey believed in global solidarity. Ignoring the struggles of Africans worldwide weakens the movement. 23. The Culturally Oblivious Individuals who neglect the preservation of African culture, language, and traditions. 24. The Misguided Activist Those who harm liberation movements through counterproductive or extreme methods. 25. The Short-Term Thinker People who focus on immediate gains without considering the long-term impact on future generations. 26. The Hypercritical Without Action Critics who offer no solutions or refuse to contribute to progress. 27. The Neglectful Parent Parents who fail to instill pride, education, and self-reliance in their children. 28. The Exploiter or Disrespecter of Black Women Garvey emphasized the importance of both men and women in building a strong and self-reliant community. Those who exploit or disrespect Black women cause deep harm to the entire movement. 29. The Perpetrator and Promoter of Negative Stereotypes of Black Men and Women Those who perpetuate negative stereotypes harm the collective image and self-esteem of Black people. Examples of Harmful Stereotypes: Stereotypes About Black Men: Promoting images of Black men as inherently violent, hypersexual, lazy, or criminal. These narratives contribute to societal discrimination and the dehumanization of Black men. Stereotypes About Black Women: Reinforcing depictions of Black women as angry, overbearing, promiscuous, or unworthy of respect. These stereotypes undermine the dignity of Black women and lead to real-world harm. Why This Conflicts with Garveyism: Garvey called for the upliftment of the entire race, which includes challenging racist caricatures and media portrayals. Promoting stereotypes reinforces systemic oppression, fosters self-hatred, and fractures community unity. “ We must canonize our own heroes, create our own martyrs, and glorify our own symbols,” Garvey said, urging Black people to celebrate their greatness instead of internalizing harmful narratives. 30. The Doubter of Pan-Africanism Rejecting the idea of a unified global African identity weakens collective strength. 31. The Glorifier of Interracial Relationships Over Their Own Race Individuals who prioritize dating outside their race, often due to internalized racism or disdain for their own community, undermine racial solidarity and family structures. 32. The Denier of African Heritage Those who reject their African roots or refuse to identify as part of the African diaspora, fostering division and rejecting the foundation of Pan-Africanism. 33. The Disrespecter of Black Men and Boys Individuals who belittle, demean, or fail to support Black men and boys contribute to the weakening of the community. 34. The Uninformed or Ignorant Garvey strongly believed in education and the power of knowledge. Black people who remain ignorant about their history, culture, and the systems that oppress them harm the movement. Why This Conflicts with Garveyism: Ignorance weakens collective strength by promoting misunderstanding, inaction, and misplaced priorities. Education is a tool for liberation, and those who refuse to seek knowledge risk falling prey to manipulation and exploitation. 35. The Believer in Pseudo Subjects and History Garvey valued accurate knowledge and warned against false ideologies or distorted versions of history. Examples of Pseudo Subjects: False Histories: Believing in fabricated or distorted versions of African history that lack historical evidence. Pseudo-Sciences: Embracing unscientific or baseless theories about health, biology, or spirituality. Why This Conflicts with Garveyism: Pseudo subjects distract from the real work of liberation, confuse the community, and undermine credibility. Garvey’s philosophy calls for rooting oneself in truth and using knowledge as a foundation for empowerment In Garvey’s Words: “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” Garvey’s philosophy urges us to avoid behaviors and attitudes that undermine the pride, unity, and collective progress of Black people globally. Embracing our heritage, building strong communities, and fostering solidarity across the diaspora are key to liberation.
“From 1920, Garvey sent a commissioner to explore conditions in Liberia, because at this time Liberia was in debt and the American government refused to loan any more money to Liberia, because the country was being run at a rate where there was no guarantee that they could pay back the loans. The Americo-Liberians did nothing really to develop the resources of the country and to make the economy viable. So Garvey sent this mission. The Commissioner negotiated and went over the cities located where mining could be done because of coal and agriculture. There was so much wild rubber there without being cultivated. There was so much cultivating to be done in the food line, because that’s important in feeding a nation, you see. Some experts were sent over, President King [of Liberia] himself organized the whole committee right there is [sic] Liberia. No person was allowed to be a pioneer unless he had some skill, some education or a little money so that he could start and develop something. Everything was properly organized. And, of course, by the time 1924 came, another ship was being bought by the UNIA members. And I want to say right here and now that that whole slander and slogan about “Back to Africa” was a slander on the movement because, as Garvey often said, “Some of you here in America and the West Indies are no damned good to the places where you live; you’re no damned good to yourselves. Who wants you in Africa?” The idea was to develop Africa — not to have a bunch of tramps going to lay down under a tree and don’t work. So it was no “Back to Africa;” no mass migration at all. In fact, that is impractical and stupid, and Garvey is not an impractical man. He is not a stupid man. He is a realist, you understand, and a man who saw into the future and planned for the future.” Amy Jacques Garvey (1973) Emory J. Tolbert and Amy Jacques Garvey, “Interview with Amy Jacques Garvey,” transcribed and printed in Emory J. Tolbert, The Universal Negro Improvement Association in Los Angeles: A Study of Western Garveyism (Doctoral Dissertation, Department of History, University of California, Los Angeles, 1975).
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#DoforSelf Any race that accepts the thoughts of another race becomes the slave of that other race. As men think, so they do react above the things around them. When men are taught to think in certain groove they act similarly. It is no wonder that the Negro acts so peculiarly within our present civilization, because he has been trained and taught to accept the thoughts of a race that has made itself by assumption superior. The Negro during the time of slavery accepted his thoughts and opinions from the white race, by so doing he admitted into his system the idea of the superiority of a master in relationship to a slave. #AfricanFundamentalism seeks to emancipate the Negro from the thoughts of others who are encouraging him to act on their opinions and thoughts. Any race that has succeeded in this world- speaking of the ancient world up until the present world, will tell you that they succeeded by thinking and acting for themselves. He must create around him his own philosophy- the semblance of everything that he desires for himself. That is what “African Fundamentalism” seeks to do,- establish a creed, as a guide, so that you will make few mistakes if any in the world. Because if you act on the thoughts of others, so long will they remain your superiors; for no man is so just, because of the sins of the world, to treat his brother as he would that others treat him. Man will not treat his brother with equity. We have one race pulling against the other, so that it has almost become an axiom. “That no man will think equally for his brother and so those who have imposed their thoughts upon you, will give you only that thought to let you serve them as slaves.” #FearNoMan #MarcusGarvey #Garveyism #YoungBlackandGold #UnapologeticallyAfrikan (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_kjfMDNMa/?igshid=7e2b0qle069v
Race First: The Ideological and Organizational Struggles of Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association Race First: The Ideological and Organizational Struggles of Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association This book has the important element that is missing in most of the books and articles on Garvey―a political analysis of what the Garvey Movement was about.
A Great King was born. 🌱 🌍The Pan-African flag — also known as the UNIA flag, Afro-American flag and Black Liberation Flag — is a tri-color flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands of (from top down) red, black and green. The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) formally adopted it on August 13, 1920 in Article 39 of the Declaration of the Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World, during its month-long convention at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Variations of the flag can and have been used in various countries and territories in Africa and the Americas to represent Pan-Africanist ideologies. Several Pan-African organizations and movements have often employed the emblematic tri-color scheme in various contexts. #malcusmosiahgarvey #Garveyism #UNIA #AfricanProverb #AfricanHistory #WorldHistory #BlackHistory #MarcusGarvey #YoungBlackandGold #BlackHistorySeries #RbG #blackpeople #TeachtheYouthTruth #SeedsofHigherPower #BlackPower #TruthWaiversforNoMan #LoveThyself #KnowThySelf #NetworkDistribution #1000Network #Theblackstandard #BlackFamily #TheWaytoSuccessisThroughOurOwnEfforts (at Madison Square Garden, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDX63ISjK7K/?igshid=e2ac0n52fvci
👑 #OneLove 💎💎"You black men, you Negro men, you colored men and women whatsoever may be your surrounding difficulties bow not down before them, but face them, because when you summon your soul to duty, you can rise with the sun, and become one of God’s children. I see no reason why you cannot look forward and become what your fathers were. That is my advice tonight to you, and I do hope that you will get this Creed, and read the words written on it, and so imitate the men who never become discouraged; never gave up, and were able to build up structures that last down the ages. If they could do it, why should you become discouraged. I do hope that by another hundred years by the inspiration that we gather from this Creed another generation will be able to bless you mothers and fathers for giving to the world an illustrious son, whom we hope to follow under the colours of the Red, the Black and the Green. May God help you to see the light and to develop so that you may become a greater and grander race marching to destiny.“ 🌱🌍✔👑 #FearNoMan #MarcusGarvey #Garveyism 📽🎬 from @fingaz_mcgee @smashcoastmusic BLACK! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽 #black #blacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatter #blackowned #blacklove #blackbusiness #blackcinema #blackmen #blackwomen #blackchildren #blackexcellence #BlackCoupleRevolution #blackmusic #blackgirlmagic #blackindependence #blackfreedom #MyBlackReceipt #blackmoney #blackpower #blackfamily #blackhistory (at Phenomenal Radio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBnqrRjjwmJ/?igshid=xm83vamq3203
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Credit to @blackstarline.ccu : GARVEYS ENERGY WILL NEVER BE DESTROYED! ___________________________________________ “In life I shall be the same, in death I SHALL BE A TERROR to foes of African liberty. If death hath power then conquer me to be the real Marcus Garvey I would like to be. If I may come in an earthquake, or a plague, or a pestilence, or if God would have me, then be assured that I shall never desert you and make your enemies triumph over you. Will I not go to hell a million times for you? If I die, my work will only just then begin. For I shall live in a physical or spiritual to see the day of Africa’s Glory” . - Marcus Garvey #marcusgarvey #NipseyHussle #uniaacl #tmc #garveyism #panafricanism #100yearsofgarvey #oneaimonegodonedestiny #racefirst #africa #garveyite #blackstarline #negroworld #libertyhall #selfreliance #africa #africandiaspora #africaunited #organization #africanyouth #youngafricans #themarathonclothing #themarathoncontinues #longlivenipsey https://www.instagram.com/p/BwNCXDHn6uE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vumsadjlp6yj
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