A Brief History of Seven Killings Terms

Babylon is a Jamaican patois word that refers to the police, and also more broadly to what is perceived as the corrupt, oppressive system of government, the law, and prison. read analysis of Babylon

A Rasta tam is a crocheted cap worn by Rastafarians, usually men. The caps often come in the colors red, green, yellow, and black, symbolizing both the Jamaican flag and pan-Africanism/black power. read analysis of Rasta Tam

Coolie is a pejorative term for people from Asia. There is a significant Asian population in Jamaica due to the legacy of the British empire, which helped transport laborers from Asia to the Caribbean after… read analysis of Coolie

Duppy is a patois word meaning ghost or spirit. read analysis of Duppy