Are there Rastafarian in New York?

Yes, there is a significant Rastafarian community in New York City. Rastafarianism is a religious and cultural movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s. It is based on the belief that the former Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I is the Messiah and that Africa is the homeland of all black people. Rastafarians in New York are known for their dreadlocks, their use of marijuana as a religious sacrament, and their commitment to social justice and Pan-Africanism. There are several Rastafarian communities in New York City, including the Rastafarian Cultural Center in Brooklyn and the Rastafarian Livity Temple in the Bronx.