Mission Statement of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

The Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) is a global movement dedicated to the liberation, unification, and advancement of people of African descent. We exist to build power through education, economic development, cultural pride, and political self-determination.

Rooted in Marcus Garvey’s vision of “One God, One Aim, One Destiny,” the UNIA works to reconnect African people worldwide — from the continent to the diaspora — around shared purpose, mutual respect, and collective progress.

Our mission is to strengthen communities, restore heritage, and create institutions that ensure justice, opportunity, and prosperity for future generations. We believe that by organizing, producing, and governing ourselves, we can shape a future worthy of our history and our highest potential.

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Vision Statement of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

We envision a unified global African community that is self-reliant, self-governing, and self-determined — a people who define their own destiny, control their own resources, and speak with one powerful voice.

The UNIA seeks to build a world where African heritage is honored, Black excellence is institutionalized, and future generations inherit systems rooted in justice, wealth, and freedom.

Our vision is the restoration of African dignity, the strengthening of our collective identity, and the creation of an international network of empowered communities — connected by shared purpose, guided by ancestral wisdom, and committed to progress for all African people at home and abroad.

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Core Principles of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

1. Self-Determination
   We believe in the right and responsibility of African people to define, defend, and direct our own destiny — politically, economically, and culturally.

2. Unity
   We affirm the strength of collective identity and shared purpose across all borders of the African world, rejecting division in favor of solidarity and cooperation.

3. Economic Empowerment
   We commit to building, owning, and sustaining businesses and institutions that circulate wealth within our communities and uplift our people.

4. Education and Enlightenment
   We promote truth, critical thought, and cultural awareness as tools of liberation and leadership for future generations.

5. Cultural Pride and Heritage
   We honor our ancestors, celebrate our traditions, and preserve the languages, art, and history that connect us to our global African lineage.

6. Collective Responsibility
   We hold ourselves accountable to one another, understanding that the progress of one depends on the progress of all.

7. Global Liberation and Justice
   We work toward the end of all systems that oppress African people — striving for freedom, equality, and peace across the world.