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HISTORIC GARVEYITE DISTRICT OF BUFFALO

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HISTORIC GARVEYITE DISTRICT OF BUFFALO AT A GLANCE

   It is the goal of this work to preserve lost and hidden Black history in Buffalo NY. This society focuses on honoring major figures in history and people who made major contributions to history, yet have gone unnoticed.

   The Historic Garveyite District Preservation Initiative highlights 6 of over 30 locations pertaining to Hon. Marcus Garvey and the contributions of Buffalo UNIA-ACL Division #79.

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GARVEYITE DISTRICT HISTORIC PRESERVATION INITIATIVE

Locations

Historic Garveyite District of Buffalo is in the business of identifying historical locations around Western New York that were relevant to Marcus Mosiah Garvey and the UNIA-ACL. Efforts will include plaques, statues, memorial services, local and national historical registers.

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333 CLINTON ST

"Garvey Triumphs Here", was the headline after what were called three of "the greatest meetings ever held in our city" by the press. In October of 1920, Garvey addressed hundreds of Buffalonians at the request of UNIA Local Div. #79.
   President General Garvey gave two speeches on Oct 17th at Technical School, and a third speech on the 18th.

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268 SPRING ST

Rosa Montgomery's Salon

   Mrs. Montgomery was in administrative roles in the Empire Sports Association and the National Hairdresser's Association as well as a member of Martha Washington Republican Club, she was among the first Black Committeewomen

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185 WALNUT ST.

Black Cross Nurse Irene Freeland's home
Meeting place of the Buffalo Black Cross Nurses. The BCN, uniformed in all white faithfully served Black Buffalo

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264 GENESEE ST.

UNIA Headquarters

   With around 500 members, there were 16 members in the African Motor Corps, at least 30 Black Cross Nurses and around 100 Universal African Legionnaires under the command of Capt. Howard B. Phillips.

   Parades would have included colorful uniforms, the African Motor Corps, Black Cross Nurses, Universal African Legion, Junior Division and the UNIA Band.

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473 JEFFERSON

Citizens Cooperative Society and Buffalo Economic Society Grocery and Credit Union

   CCS and BCES supported many local black businesses, and have inspired many more. “Never before has so much interest been manifest in a business concern launched by our people.” Dr. Ezekiel Nelson

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485 MICHIGAN ST

UNIA Hall

   Division #79 leased the building for use as UNIA Hall in 1923.

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A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.

President General Hon. Marcus Garvey

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  • What is the UNIA-ACL?
    What is the UNIA-ACL?
    Wed, Oct 30
    CAO Masten Resource Center
    Oct 30, 2019, 6:00 PM
    CAO Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211, USA
    Oct 30, 2019, 6:00 PM
    CAO Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211, USA
    Buffalo Garveyites from Division #433 explain Garveyism. Unveiling of the Historical Garveyite District Preservation Initiative.
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  • Rebuilding the village, and protecting it.
    Rebuilding the village, and protecting it.
    Tue, Sep 24
    CAO Masten Resource Center
    Sep 24, 2019, 6:00 PM
    CAO Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211, USA
    Sep 24, 2019, 6:00 PM
    CAO Masten Resource Center, 1423 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211, USA
    How can we come together as a community, to protect our community
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