The Rastafarian movement, which began in Jamaica in the 1930s, has been a significant influence on many of the young people in the community over the last two or three generations, having an effect on dress, hair, food and language. 
Individuals, and groups such as Akoma have done much to educate citizens of Gloucester in the culture and traditions of the African-Caribbean community. | | Our Untold Stories |
It has also been partly responsible for the increase in pride in an African heritage. Over the years, schools, youth and community organisations have increasingly shown interest in the art, music, dance and food of the Caribbean and Africa. Individuals, and groups such as Akoma have done much to educate citizens of Gloucester in the culture and traditions of the African-Caribbean community. In recognition of the fact that a large number of people from the Caribbean, and Jamaica in particular, had settled in Gloucester, twinning links between the city and St Ann in Jamaica were pursued, following successful twinnings with European towns. A St Ann Society was formed in 1992 and the links have been strengthened over the years, with both civic and private visits and, more recently, school linking. »Read about Black History Month in Gloucester | 
