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The History of Rastafari

By zayntaylora@gmail.com
  • 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
  • Period: to

    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"
  • Period: to

    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