Founded on Garvey

Built for now.

The Garvey Classroom is founded on the principles and values of Marcus Garvey. We design curriculum, publish books, and build learning tools on three pillars: the Power of the Mind, the Importance of Purpose, and the Strength of Perseverance. Our framework begins with awakening and ends in mental sovereignty. Our standard is a child who walks into any room with their identity settled and their confidence earned.

For Educators

Lesson plans for grades 6-8 built around Pan-African historical figures. Original stories. Standards-aligned. Available now on Teachers Pay Teachers.

For Parents and Families

Books that build confidence and cultural grounding. My Name Is Marcus introduces young children to Garvey’s world. Unstoppable You pairs 50 verified Garvey quotes with Black heroes across the diaspora.

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Learn About Garvey

The Marcus Garvey GPT is a culturally grounded learning tool built from twenty years of research. Over 150 verified questions and answers drawn from primary sources and Pan-African scholarship.

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The Garvey Classroom newsletter delivers reflections on Garvey’s legacy, new resources, and updates on upcoming courses. Published on Substack.

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Geoffrey Philp is the founder of The Garvey Classroom LLC, a Silver Musgrave Medal recipient, and a Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in Education honoree. He has spent twenty-seven years teaching at the college level and six years teaching middle school English.