To Babylon, Rasta was a threat that had to be silenced. In this searing chapter, we dive into the violent persecution faced by early Rastafarians—from routine police raids to the brutal Coral Gardens massacre. Labeled as madmen and outcasts, Rastas endured beatings, arrests, and public scorn. But through fire, they rose stronger. This is the story of a people who refused to bow, whose suffering only deepened their sacred fire. When Babylon burned their homes, Rastas answered with prophecy. With defiance. With chants that echoed louder than gunfire.
