Amy Jacques Garvey

Amy Jacques Garvey

Amy Euphemia Jacques Garvey (born 31 December 1895 — died 25 July 1973) was the second wife of Marcus Garvey, and a journalist and activist in her own right. She was born to George Samuel and Charlotte Henrietta (née South) Jacques, in Kingston, Jamaica.

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    I’ve learned one thing about life. We’re a good deal like that ball, dancing on the fountain. We know as little about the forces that move us, and move the world around us, as that empty ball does.
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