The truth about Rastafari in America

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A movement is more than a symbol. We sit down with Ross Daniel to unpack how Rastafari in America grew from lived ethics, disciplined study, and Ethiopian sovereignty into a blueprint for self‑determination. From Savannah projects and capoeira circles to elders on indigenous mounds, Ross maps a journey that reframes “one love” as a practice: clean living, natural alignment, and community duty backed by law and history.

Together we trace the long arc from the 1896 victory at Adwa to Ras Tafari’s coronation as Haile Selassie I, and the ripple effects across Harlem, Savannah, and Jamaica. You’ll hear about forgotten bridges—Abyssinian Baptist Church, an Ethiopian church in Savannah, Black Jews of Harlem—and the quiet power of treaties, flags, and diplomatic missions that signaled a way around Jim Crow. Ross highlights how Selassie’s politics—visiting mosques and temples, supporting Black colleges, convening nations for decolonization—turned faith into policy and policy into protection.

This is Rastafari without the haze: sovereignty over licenses, elders over algorithms, study over slogans. We talk practical entry points—words and works—while honoring figures like Nathaniel Huggins and Rabbi Arnold Ford who stitched Ethiopia into Black American life. We also explore porous borders with Hebrew Israelites and Christians, showing how unity thrives when ethics lead. If you’ve ever wondered how a “Star King,” a raised flag, and a line from Revelation could change a neighborhood’s sense of power, this conversation connects the dots.

Listen, share with a friend who loves history and movement-building, and tell us your biggest takeaway. If this expanded your view of Rastafari and Black sovereignty, subscribe and leave a review—your voice helps more listeners find the stories that rewrite what’s possible.

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