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Marcus Garvey helped shape the expectation of African redemption, but the historical record does not show that he endorsed Haile Selassie as God, Messiah, or the specific king foretold in the famous prophecy attributed to him. Two major African Diaspora figures whose legacies became connected through Rastafari interpretation. Few statements are more closely associated with the origins of Rastafari than the famous instruction attributed to Marcus Garvey: “Look to Africa, when a Black king shall be crowned, for the day of deliverance is near.” In the popular telling, Garvey delivered the prophecy, Haile Selassie was crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in 1930, and the prediction was fulfilled. That narrative carries deep spiritual and cultural meaning within Rastafari. Historically, however, the relationship between Garvey, Selassie, and the prophecy is more complicated. Garvey did not publicly declare Haile Selassie to be God, the returned...

 Juneteenth: Freedom Was Won. What Happens Next? By Reggae Hour Every year, Juneteenth arrives with celebrations, music, family gatherings, and reflections on one of the most significant moments in American history. It is a day that reminds us of freedom delayed, freedom demanded, and freedom finally recognized. But every year, another question quietly waits beneath the celebrations: What happens after freedom is won? That question became the foundation of this year's Reggae Hour Juneteenth conversation. Not simply what happened in the past. But what responsibility comes with remembering it. More Than A Holiday For many people, Juneteenth has become a day of celebration. For others, it is a day of remembrance. For all of us, it is an opportunity to reflect on the long journey that brought us here. History is often taught through dates. But culture remembers through stories. The story of Juneteenth is not only about a single day in Texas. It is also about resilience. It is about com...