Big News: Biden pardons Marcus Mosiah Garvey

WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned five people on Sunday, including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, and commuted the sentences of two, the White House said in a statement.
Garvey, who died in 1940, was a civil rights leader who was convicted of mail fraud in 1923 and sentenced to five years' imprisonment, a sentence that was commuted by President Calvin Coolidge in 1927.
Human rights organizations credit Garvey as the first man to organize a mass movement among African-Americans. The White House said he created Black Star Line shipping company and founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association, which celebrated African history and culture.

The lack of comments here demonstrate the reason why it took so long to be pardoned and not totally exonerated because many of our people simple do not care, which is really a shame !

In reply to Slipfeeler

This has already been posted. see other thread.

In reply to VIX
Yep and nuff peeps well stressed out.

This from the Caribbean PM, Mia Amour Mottley:

Statement on the posthumous pardon of Marcus Garvey

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expresses its profound gratitude for the posthumous pardon granted by the Biden administration to the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a distinguished civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist leader, and National Hero of Jamaica.

This long-awaited exoneration is a testament to the unwavering advocacy of CARICOM leaders, both individually and collectively, along with countless members of the diaspora, for the rectification of the unjust conviction of an ardent advocate for the rights and liberties of individuals of African descent.

CARICOM extends its heartfelt congratulations to his son, Julius Garvey, and other members of his family, as well as to the Government and People of Jamaica, and all who honor the remarkable legacy of this extraordinary son of our region. His life and work continue to inspire and influence both within and beyond the Caribbean.

January 19, 2025