Award Date

12-15-2025

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

English

First Committee Member

Vincent Perez

Second Committee Member

Megan Becker

Third Committee Member

Steven Sexton

Fourth Committee Member

Tyler Parry

Number of Pages

85

Abstract

Maroon communities are seldom discussed in academic discussions about Black nationalism. This suggests that the goals and achievements of the Maroons differed from those of Black nationalists, and that there are no significant historical links between the two. This project argues that Black nationalists and the Maroons are closely related, not only because of their shared roots in the African diaspora but also because they both sought independence and self-governance for Black people. The aims of Black nationalists like Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X closely resemble those of the Maroons. By examining the Maroons alongside Black nationalism, one can gain a deeper understanding of the latter’s internationalist orientation, which sought to inspire all people of African descent worldwide. Maroons set the stage for what Black and African people around the world could achieve. To grasp the importance of Garvey’s and Malcolm X’s messages, it’s essential that scholars also study the Maroons.

Keywords

Black Nationalism; Great Dismal Swamp; Jamaican Maroons; Malcolm X; Marcus Garvey; Maroons

Disciplines

African American Studies | American Studies | Race and Ethnicity

File Format

PDF

File Size

631 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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