Web Link Hits      Martin R.Delany & The Birth of Black Nationalism - Dr. Molefi K. Asante Martin R. Delany & The Birth of Black Nationalism', was given by Dr. Molefi K. Asante as part of a 12-day celebration of Delany's 200th birthday and titled, MARTIN R. DELANY & THE POLITICS OF IDENTITY/150 YEARS CHALLENGING RACISM, presented by MOONST 407      Delany, Martin Robison (1812-1885) Martin Robison Delany was an African American abolitionist, the first African American Field Officer in the U.S Army, and one of the earliest African Americans to encourage a return to Africa. 527      Martin Robison Delany - Wikipedia Martin Robison Delany was an African-American abolitionist, journalist, physician, soldier and writer, and arguably the first proponent of black nationalism. Delany is credited with the Pan-African slogan of "Africa for Africans. 356