Addis Ababa, February 26, 2024 (Addis Walta) Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Taye Atske-Selassie, conferred with Dr. Julius W. Garvey, son of Marcus Garvey who was the preeminent activist of the 20th-century Black struggle for freedom, at his office today.
Ambassador Taye appreciated the huge role of Marcus Garvey as a proponent of the Pan-African movements and the subsequent black people’s liberation efforts.
Ambassador Taye also stated that pioneer black Pan-African forefathers should be remembered and reverenced.
Dr. Julius W. Garvey on his part highlighted the deep connection of black people all over the world with Ethiopia.
It is to be recalled that this past weekend in Addis Ababa, Dr. Julius W. Garvey was named guardian of the Global Black History, Heritage, and Education Center.