On the same ground where their enslaved ancestors were forced to plant sugar cane, Rastafari in this small island nation are now legally growing and ritualistically smoking marijuana.

For Rastafari, the practice brings them closer to the divine. But for decades, many have been jailed and endured racial and religious profiling by law enforcement because of their marijuana use.

On the same ground where their enslaved ancestors were forced to plant sugar cane, Rastafari on this small island nation are now legally growing and ritualistically smoking marijuana. The government ...

For decades, members of the Rastafari community have been persecuted and imprisoned for their ritualistic marijuana use. But the islands of Antigua and Barbuda recently became one of the first Cari… ...

For Rastafari, the practice brings ... On a recent Sunday, he led chants and praise in the tabernacle on the foundation’s farm located in Liberta’s lush agricultural district.

But the islands of Antigua and Barbuda recently became one of the first Caribbean nations to grant Rastafari official sacramental authorization to grow the herb. Full Episode Monday, Jun 9 ...

Rastafari member Jahwanzer John stands for a portrait while smoking a joint in the tabernacle after Sunday service on May 14, 2023, in Liberta, Antigua. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) ...

Ras Jah, a member of the Ras Freeman Foundation for the Unification of Rastafari, prepares to pass a chalice pipe with marijuana to the left during service in the tabernacle on Sunday, May 14 ...