Rastafari

  • Marcus Garvey is Born

    Marcus Garvey (1887–1940) was a political figure, publisher, and orator who was born in Jamaica and was a key figure in the Pan-African movement of the early 20th century. Garvey pushed for the economic, social, and political empowerment of people of African heritage all over the world as the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in 1914.
  • Flag is Created

    Red: Blood of black people
    Yellow: Stolen gold
    Green: the lost lands of africa and the sacred herbs
  • Back to America Movement

    Marcus Garvey's vision extended beyond racial pride and repatriation, as he tirelessly advocated for economic self-sufficiency and unity among people of African descent globally, leaving an indelible mark on the Pan-African movement.
  • The Founding of Rastafarianism

    Rastafarianism is founded by Marcus Garvey. Although it was really formed in 1920, it is considered to have been founded during the 1930s, following Emperor Hailie Selassie I's coronation. The date is not quite correct.
  • Holy Piby

    "The Black Man's Bible, or Holy Piby, was released, authored by Robert Athlyi Rogers, serving as a foundational text within Rastafarian theology and shaping the spiritual beliefs of its adherents."
  • Haile Selassie I Begins his Rein

    Haile Selassie I begins his rule over Ethiopia.
  • Rastafari Begins in the U.S.A

    Rastafarians immigrate to North America.
  • Haile Selassie Ends his Rein

    He ends his rein over Ethiopia. He was overthrown.
  • Haille Selassie Dies

    He supposedly dies. He is believed to come back and reviel himself to the Rastafarians and lead his people back to Ethiopia.
  • Rastafari Accepted as Religion

    Governments accepts Rastafari as a religion