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Notes from America with Kai Wright
I Was A Child of Dread
Oct 9, 2023
In this podcast, the poet and essayist Safiya Sinclair shares her experiences growing up in a Rastafari household in Jamaica and the impact it had on her identity. She explores the complexities of being Rasta and a girl, reflects on the power of poetry in her life, and discusses the significance of dread in shaping her identity. Safiya also delves into her decision to leave Jamaica and the struggles she faced in rebelling against societal norms, including cutting her dreadlocks.
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- Rastafari is an anti-colonial, pro-Black way of life, often misunderstood as a pop culture reference.
- Dreadlocks represent a sacred marker of devotion in the Rastafari movement, and cutting them became an act of rebellion for the speaker.
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Growing up in a strict Rastafari household
Sophia Sinclair, an award-winning poet and essayist, discusses her strict upbringing in a Rastafari household in Jamaica, governed by her father's rules based on Rastafari teachings. While Rastafari is often misunderstood as a pop culture reference or a style choice, Sinclair emphasizes that it is an anti-colonial, pro-black way of living. Her childhood was marked by the strict adherence to Rastafari principles, including wearing dreadlocks and following specific dietary rules. However, as she grew older, she rebelled against these rules, leading to clashes with her father.
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