The Universal Negro Improvement Association Open New Headquarters With Demonstration
- Title of event
- The Universal Negro Improvement Association Open New Headquarters With Demonstration
- Type of event
- Opening
- Address of event
- The Universal Negro Improvement Association Open New Headquarters With Demonstration Happened Entirely at 36-38, W 135th St
- Report on event
- The Universal Negro Improvement Association Open New Headquarters With Demonstration Sole event referenced by Garveyites Jam Hall's Opening
- Start date / time
- July 28, 1935
- Start (general time of day)
- Unknown
- Description
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"New York Division No. 340 of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, the movement which Marcus Garvey founded, staged a colorful demonstration Sunday in dedication of its new headquarters at 36-38 West 135th Street on the site of the old Gem Theatre. The building was decorated inside and out with bunting, banners, flags and multi-colored crepe paper. The ceremonies attracted 1,500 followers of Marcus Garvey from miles around."