The history of Little Jamaica

Old Toronto Series & York Eglinton BIA present: The history of Toronto's Little Jamaica neighbourhood.
www.oldtorontos...
www.yorkbia.ca
Hosted by: Morgan Cameron Ross
Research: Morgan Cameron Ross, Rebecca Grainger
Thanks to: Kardinal Offishall

[@GreekboyyD]

This was awesome. I grew up on the Danforth and I love how much it has changed over the years with different ethnic businesses. Little Jamaica is an amazing area. I feel more people should start getting out of their comfort zones and venturing into new areas for them. Jamaican people are so down to earth, welcoming and appreciative to tell their story and talk about their culture to ANYONE that is willing to ask. One love!

[@peterjeffery8495]

A Canadian Diversity Story: back in the late 80's I ran a manufacturing operation which consisted mainly of a Paintline which coated metal parts and an Assembly cell where all the bits were put together and packaged. The paintline was manned almost exclusively by Jamaicans and the assembly department was all Newfie. The Pain

[@McGoogger]

i used to work uber eats and i would always find myself driving around this neighbourhood delivering jerk and stuff. No matter what time or what temperature there are always people chillling, bussin!

[@Jonz06]

awesome series! I miss the record shops. Food still good tho'

[@OldTorontoSeries]

Thanks!

[@cinthia9602]

3:22, is that St. Cuthberts United Church?

[@416ttoni]

Little Jamaica is HARDLY one of the few 1st black communities in all of Canada.. Look up some information on Nova Scotia.

[@kenkur27]

Also some towns in Southwestern Ontario (e.g. Chatham), related to the Underground Railroad.

[@Bryancosta-v4d]

Hi