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'There's nothing that can turn it back' Rastafarianism grows in Jamaica after long disdain Friday, November 30, 2012 In this November 17, 2012 photo, young and old Rastafarian adherents play drums and chant at Papine square in St Andrew.

'There's nothing that can turn it back'

(Photos: AP) BULL BAY, Jamaica (AP) — The robed Rastafarian priest looked out over the turquoise sea off Jamaica's south-east coast and fervently described his belief that deliverance is at hand. African slave traditions live on in U.S. The Gullah/Geechee are descendants of West African slaves brought to America to work in rice and cotton fields.

African slave traditions live on in U.S.

Thanks to their relative isolation and strong community life, they've preserved their African cultural history. To this day, they keep the legacy of their ancestors alive, passing on African traditions from one generation to the next. Fishing is a big industry for the Gullah/Geechee people. Graffiti art targets Kenyan 'vultures' Graffiti artists work on the details of their latest piece in Nairobi, Kenya.

Graffiti art targets Kenyan 'vultures'

They paint political art highlighting corruption and compare national leaders to vultures. Kenyan graffiti artists put down traffic cones and road markings when they are painting to make the sites appear official. From Samba to carnival: Brazil's thriving African culture. African culture is evident in Brazil's carnival, music, dance food and religionIt was the last country to abolish the slave trade, with an estimated four million slaves shipped over 300 yearsA Historical Circuit of African Heritage in Rio de Janeiro helps to connect the past and present Editor's note: Each week, Inside Africa takes its viewers on a journey, exploring the diversity of different cultures, countries and regions.

From Samba to carnival: Brazil's thriving African culture

Rio de Janeiro (CNN) -- From samba and carnival to food, music and religion, African culture is everywhere in Brazil. The cultural heritage stems from the estimated four million slaves who were brought to the country over a 300-year period, at least four times as many as to the United States. Brazil was the last country to abolish the slave trade in 1888. Albino models setting the trend for Africa. 26 October 2012Last updated at 20:12 ET By Kate Forbes BBC News, Johannesburg Backstage amidst the chaos of Africa Fashion Week in the South African city of Johannesburg one woman sits quietly in a corner.

Albino models setting the trend for Africa

Other models and designers from across the continent dash from one end of the tent to the other - there seems to be an unofficial competition to see who can make the most noise. Yet despite her silence, US albino supermodel Diandra Forrest is still the most noticeable person in the room. Continue reading the main story. LOJ T-Shirt by negusgear. Why have all the fun yourself?

LOJ T-Shirt by negusgear

Ethiopian shoemaker takes great strides. Negusgear. VIDEO: Rastas livid! BY CECELIA CAMPBELL-LIVINGSTON & RICHARD JOHNSON Observer staff reporters Saturday, April 21, 2012.

VIDEO: Rastas livid!

&Seven Blunders of the World& by Mahatma Gandhi. Bob Marley film premieres in Jamaican park. 20 April 2012Last updated at 13:09 ET By Nick Davis BBC News, Kingston.

Bob Marley film premieres in Jamaican park

Religions - Rastafari: Bob Marley. The Terrible Truth About Facebook. Ode to Jamaica. What My Nanny Left Me: How A Jewish Boy From New Jersey Ended Up With A Jamaican Accent. Coca-Cola Smile Back Jamaica. Kenyan chief foils robbery via Twitter, highlights reach of social media. Kenyan Chief Francis Kariuki mobilizes his community using Twitter, despite the lack of Internet access. The chief sends out tweets, which residents get in the form of a text message He also tweets to alert residents about missing animals and share doses of encouragement Residents in his town don't need a smart phone or Web access to get the messages Study: About 57% of tweets from Africa are sent from mobile devices. Know the Maroons in Jamaica: Courage, Resistance & a Reclaiming of African Culture & Identity.

When the plantocracy embarked on the Akan region of West Africa, they specifically sought out and purchased ‘Koromantis’ (also referred to as Coromantees) because of their renowned characteristics of pride and discipline. While slave owners hoped that these aforementioned characteristics would make their newly acquired ‘property’ “good slaves” because they were known to be hard workers, they overlooked the fact that these people were also known to be very stubborn and possessed superb military skills because of the fights they endured in their native countries. While not taking heed to these latter facts, slave owners/planters in Jamaica would eventually regret their choice of purchase as many of their hopeful “good slaves” would become their greatest threat. With their weapons and manpower, the British were able to capture the island of Jamaica from the Spanish in 1655. Maroons of Jamaica Photo By National Library of Jamaica.

Are jobs obsolete? Douglas Rushkoff: U.S.

Are jobs obsolete?

Postal Service new example of human work replaced by technologyHe says technology affecting jobs market; not enough workers needed to run the technologyHe says we have to alter our ideas: It's not about jobs, it's about productivityRushkoff: Technology lets us bypass corporations, make our own work -- a new model Editor's note: Douglas Rushkoff is a media theorist and the author of "Program or Be Programmed: Ten Commands for a Digital Age" and "Life Inc: How Corporatism Conquered the World and How We Can Take it Back. " Creating glamor in Nigeria's ghettos. Italian designer Caterina Bortolussi started her fashion label Kinabuti in December 2010.

Creating glamor in Nigeria's ghettos

Why don't black Americans swim? 3 September 2010Last updated at 06:41 GMT By Finlo Rohrer BBC News, Washington The drownings shocked the community and sparked a campaign A month ago, six African-American teenagers drowned in a single incident in Louisiana, prompting soul-searching about why so many young black Americans can't swim. When 15-year-old DeKendrix Warner accidentally stepped into deeper water while wading in the Red River in Shreveport, he panicked.

JaTavious Warner, 17, Takeitha Warner, 13, JaMarcus Warner, 14, Litrelle Stewart, 18, Latevin Stewart, 15, and LaDarius Stewart, 17, rushed to help him and each other. None of them could swim. Continue reading the main story.