INSISTENCE FOR JUSTICE
...by Marcus Garvey

To the Negro People of the World:

Your insistence for justice on my behalf is very much appreciated by me.

Whether your effort is successful or not will not disturb me in the conclusion I have reached.

Our struggle for right and justice is eternal. So long as man though conceit and selfishness arrogates to himself the authority, because he is strong, to abuse and trample upon the rights of his fellows, we will ever find cause for protest. The strong, through their unfair methods and practice of injustice will not always last. Their day and time will be numbered, so let us work and pray for the restoration of Ethiopia’s glory, for in that time, and then only will black men enjoy the full rights of liberty and justice.

Keep up the spirit of service to Africa and to the race. Fight the good battle of organization to the end and surely victory will crown our efforts.

With deep affection and best whishes, I remain you obedient servant.

From the Philosophies & Opinions of Marcus Garvey. Printed in the Negro World July 16, 1923.

GARVEY SPEAKS Vol.3