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The First Rasta: The Religion That Birthed Reggae and Revolution

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Who was the first Rasta? In this second video of the series, we continue to explore the history of the Rasta movement by exploring the life and work of Leonard Howell.

Known as the father of the Rasta movement, Leonard Howell played a significant role in shaping its origins. In this video, we’ll explore his life and work and learn about the movement’s forerunners. Thanks for watching!

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0:00 – Introduction
0:12 – Theological Roots of Rastafari
1:01 – Key Figures in Early Rastafari
2:00 – Dunkley and His Influence
2:30 – Early Struggles and Arrests
3:00 – Spread of Rastafari Ideology
4:00 – Formation of the Ethiopian World Federation (EWF)
5:00 – Leonard Percival Howell’s Impact
7:00 – Howell’s Relationship with Marcus Garvey
7:40 – Formation of Early Rastafari Communities
8:10 – Challenges and Opposition
9:00 – Howell’s Message and Police Attention
10:00 – Howell’s Rise as a National Figure

RESEARCH LINKS
The Ras Tafari Movement in Kingston, Jamaica –
Rastafari: Roots and Ideology by Barry Chevannes – (ad)
The First Rasta: Leonard Howell and the Rise of Rastafarianism by Helene Lee – (ad)
The Black Princes of Jamaica –

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