Conversation With Marcus Garvey Poem by Sinclair Azubuike Farrell

Conversing with a mighty ancestor
In a dream
We discussed the issue of politics
When he told me that
Self determination
Was the highest expression
Of democracy
He taught me about how he built a movement
Of millions
Dedicated to African liberation
I told him, that I lived in a country
Where over 50% of crime
Is poverty related
1 in 6 prison inmates are of African heritage
And significant percentage of African children
Do not achieve good exam results
Yet we are less than 5% of the population
I then asked him
If he thought that Africans would ever win
The fight for reparations
He answered
Self determination is the key
If you feel you have a case for reparations
You must politically organise
To be able to demand for that which you are rightfully owed
It was a thought provoking conversation
One which, I shall never forget
A man who inspired me
Thank you
Marcus Garvey.