Biden Posthumously Pardons Marcus Garvey in Historic Clemency Action

The pardon addresses Garvey's controversial 1923 conviction and highlights Biden's record-breaking clemency initiatives.

Marcus Garvey, a Pan-African leader and civil rights icon, was posthumously pardoned by President Biden for a 1923 mail fraud conviction widely regarded as politically motivated.
Garvey's legacy includes founding the Universal Negro Improvement Association and inspiring movements for Black pride and liberation worldwide.
The pardon follows decades of advocacy by Garvey’s descendants and supporters to clear his name and honor his contributions to Black history.
Biden’s clemency actions also included pardons for individuals like Virginia House Speaker Don Scott and criminal justice advocate Kemba Smith Pradia, highlighting redemption and community impact.
This decision is part of Biden’s broader clemency efforts, which have set a record for the most individual pardons and commutations by a U.S. president.