Books Negro With a Hat: The Rise and Fall of Marcus Garvey  by Colin Grant (Author)

"Negro With a Hat: The Rise and Fall of Marcus Garvey" by Colin Grant is a comprehensive biography detailing the extraordinary life of Marcus Garvey, an iconic black nationalist and orator. Garvey was a charismatic leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and championed the "Back to Africa" movement, inspiring millions with his vision of black empowerment and self-determination. Despite his global influence and millions of followers, his life ended tragically in exile, marked by failed business ventures, legal troubles including prison time in the US, and estrangement. Grant's biography paints a nuanced picture of Garvey's triumphs, contradictions, and complex legacy, situating him as a pivotal figure in 20th-century black history and nationalism.