Hartford Courant

In Kenya’s capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement’s endurance

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange ...
The Roanoke Times

Rastafarian movement has roots in Jamaica

Christian van Gorder is an associate professor of religion at Baylor University and is considered an authority on world religions. "The people known to Americans as Rastafarians trace their roots as a ...
KPBS

Poet Safiya Sinclair reflects on her Rastafari roots and how she cut herself free

Poet Safiya Sinclair grew up in Montego Bay, Jamaica, in a devout Rastafari family. Her father, a reggae singer, ruled the home, dictating what to eat, how to dress and who she could or couldn't ...
Newsday

In Kenya's capital, a new Rastafari temple shows the movement's endurance

NAIROBI, Kenya — At a recent opening of the newest Rastafari place of worship just outside Kenya’s capital, some of the faithful gathered to sing rhythmic songs, read Scripture and exchange teachings ...