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Period: 1494 to
Foundations of Jamaica: Rastafarianism birthplace
Enslaved Africans are brought to Jamaica -
Marcus Garvey establishes the (UNIA)
M. Garvey establishes UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association) which advocates for African repatriations and black empowerment -
M. Garvey's prophesy
M. Garvey says, "Look to Africa, when a Black King shall be crowned, for the day of deliverance is near. A prophecy later acknowledged as prophesying Haile Selassie. -
Haile Selassie I crowned Emperor of Ethiopia
Many Jamaicans see this as the fulfilment of M. Garvey's prophesy -
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Notable uprising of leaders
Leaders Leonard Howell, Joseph Hibbert, and Archibald Dunkley rise up -
First Rastafari Conference
The first Rastafari conference is held in Kingston, bringing together different Rastafarian groups. -
Haile Selassie visits Jamaica
Haile Selassie comes to Jamaica and the day is commemorated by the title "Grounation Day" -
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The rise of Reggae
Bob Marley and reggae music as genre popularize Rastafarianism all across the world in the 70s -
Haile Selassie is Overthrown
Some struggle with this blow to the faith.
Many maintain the faith. -
Haile Selassie dies
H. Selassie yet some believe him to still be alive spiritually -
Strengthening ties with Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Jamaica recognizes Rasta beliefs