Famous icons, such as Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley, empowered black Caribbean people to unite under a unified image of blackness, despite racial animosity. This unifying image is based on the fact that blacks were derivatives of Africa. For example, in Black Shack Alley, Joseph Zobel highlights the prejudice and primary cultural aspect of the Caribbean matriarch. M'man Tine is one of the female figures who instills moral values ​​in José, the protagonist, and demonstrates her self-esteem by enrolling him in school. It is at school that José realizes the importance of upward mobility, especially through education. However, he still faces racial profiling. These comparisons revealed to him the injustice that colonialism has in all aspects. M'mam Tine, Marcus Garvey, and Bob Marley are all figures who strive to uplift the black community during times of radical thought and action. Furthermore, radical social situations have their roots in the production of