Bill > HRes654

This resolution recognizes Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born civil rights leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and was a pivotal figure in the African-American human rights movement during the early 20th century. The resolution acknowledges that Garvey, who attracted millions of followers across multiple continents, was unjustly prosecuted and convicted of mail fraud by the U.S. government, which the resolution argues was politically motivated and based on unsubstantiated charges. The House of Representatives declares that Garvey was innocent of the charges brought against him, should be internationally recognized as a leader in the human rights struggle, and calls on the President to take appropriate measures to exonerate Garvey and restore his reputation. The resolution highlights Garvey's significance as Jamaica's first national hero, his efforts to promote economic independence among Black Americans, and his philosophical influence on subsequent Black leaders, while also noting that he was subjected to government surveillance and harassment during his lifetime.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/654/all-info