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Biden Grants Posthumous Pardon to Marcus Garvey

1/20/2025

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Biden Pardons Garvey

In a powerful final act, President Biden granted a posthumous pardon to civil rights icon Marcus Garvey, who was wrongfully convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s. Garvey, a champion of Black nationalism, founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the Black Star Line. Biden's pardons also extended to immigrant rights advocate Ravi Ragbir and Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, marking a significant moment for justice and recognition.

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Biden Grants Pardons

On his last day in office, President Biden extended pardons to five individuals, notably Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, who spent nearly eight years behind bars for a drug offense. Scott's story underscores the power of redemption and transformation, highlighting Biden's dedication to second chances and the positive impact of community contributions.

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Biden Pardons Garvey

In a powerful final act, President Biden granted a posthumous pardon to civil rights icon Marcus Garvey, who was wrongfully convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s. Garvey, a champion of Black nationalism, founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the Black Star Line. Biden's pardons also extended to immigrant rights advocate Ravi Ragbir and Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, marking a significant moment for justice and recognition.

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