The flag consists of 13 alternating red and white stripes that represent the 13 original colonies, and 50 white stars on a blue field, with each star representing a state. The colors on the flag represent: Red: valor and bravery. White: purity and innocence. Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
It also has been said that dreadlocks has a demeaning connotation which roots are derived from Jamaica. While many people may think dreadlocks originated in Jamaica this is incorrect. Before Jamaicans, many cultures have worn dreadlocks such as the Yogis of India and Egyptians.
Word Origin and History for dread Expand. v. late 12c., a shortening of Old English adrÃ¦dan, contraction of ondrÃ¦dan counsel or advise against, also to dread, fear, be afraid, from on- against + rÃ¦dan to advise (see read (v.)). Cognate of Old Saxon andradon, Old High German intraten.