The 52: Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto
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Saving Little Jamaica: In Conversation With Cadence Weapon
We Recently Sat Down (At A Safe Distance) With Award-winning Canadian Rapper And Writer Rollie Pemberton Aka Cadence Weapon, Who Wrote An Article In Hazlitt Titled Saving Little Jamaica. We Chatted About The Neighbourhood, Its Place In Toronto’s History, And The Threat The Community Has Been Facing.
For More Information On The Cultural Preservation Of York Region’s Little Jamaica, Or How To Support The Community Visit:
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