This work investigates the origins, ideological framework, and historical impact of the Garveyism movement led by Marcus Garvey. Amy Jacques Garvey, the author and wife of Marcus Garvey, provides a personal and political account of the movement's rise, its core philosophy of African nationalism, and the challenges faced by the Universal Negro Improvement Association. The text serves as both a biographical record and a primary source analysis of the 'Africa for Africans' movement.

Historians and scholars frequently cite this text as a foundational primary source for understanding the internal perspective of the Garveyite movement. Readers often note the personal tone of the prose, which provides unique insight into the movement's leadership structure.