A walk through Little Caribbean in Brooklyn

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A Walk Through Little Caribbean in Brooklyn​

June 28, 2022
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June 28, 2022
What wonderful surprises await the Bowery Boys in Little Caribbean? The Brooklyn enclave in Flatbush is one of the central destinations for Caribbean-American life and culture in New York City.
Since the 1960s, thousands of immigrants from Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean nations have made this historic area of Flatbush (mostly east of Flatbush Avenue) their home. The streets are lined with restaurants and markets that bring the flavors of the islands to Brooklyn.

But the story of Caribbean immigration to New York City begins many decades before.
Tom and Greg are joined on the show today by Dr. Tyesha Maddox, assistant professor of African and African-American Studies at Fordham University, to discuss the history of Caribbean immigration into the United States (and into New York City specifically).

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A group of immigrant women from Guadeloupe who have arrived at Ellis Island, 1911.



Then they head out into the streets of Flatbush to join Shelley Worrell, the founder of caribBEING who led the effort to designate an official Little Caribbean as a vibrant cultural hub. Listen in on this mini food tour of Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues and discover the secrets of this bustling neighborhood

Stops include: Peppa's Jerk Chicken (738 Flatbush Ave.), Errol's Caribbean Delights (661 Flatbush),
African Record Center (1194 Nostrand Ave), Labay Market (1127 Nostrand Ave),
Allan's Bakery (1109 Nostrand Ave), and Rain Eatery and Juice Bar (1166 Nostrand Ave).

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Inaugural Best of Little Caribbean Awards





The inaugural Best of Little Caribbean Awards will take place on June 1, 2023, at the Prospect Park Boathouse + Audubon Center (101 East Drive, Brooklyn, New York), from 5:45 to 9:30pm [5:45pm Check-In, 6:00pm Caribbean Bites + Cocktail Hour, 7:00pm Award Presentation, 8:15pm Drinks & Dancing.

WHO
: Established in 2017, Little Caribbean is home to the largest and most diverse Caribbean-American-LatinX community outside of the West Indies, making up 20% of New York City. Little Caribbean is home to a thriving Caribbean community and concentration of Caribbean/Black-owned businesses that come together to share social and cultural histories and futures. From various restaurants, barbershops, beauty shops, markets and more. Since 2010 CARIBBEING has amplified this thriving community and will continue to celebrate and commemorate the history of the Caribbean Diaspora in New York City.
Celebrating Neighborhood Restaurants + Entrepreneurs…Allan’s Bakery, Ariapita, Aunts Et Uncles, Bamboo Walk Restaurant CJ Caribbean Cuisine and Cafe, Conrad’s Famous Bakery, Peppa’s Jerk Chicken, Tastee Pattee, Peppa’s Jerk Chicken, and many more.

WHY: Celebrating Little Caribbean’s 6th year of sustaining small businesses, fostering culturally significant neighborhood development with a focus on culinary arts, small business, and community development. This event is a significant milestone from our multiyear efforts to raise awareness of our culture-driven work, while honoring local businesses, leaders, institutions and more! Proceeds from Best of Little Caribbean year-round programs centering Caribbean culture, community & commerce in Brooklyn & beyond! Together the community voted in categories like
  • Best Jerk,
  • Best Curry,
  • Best Patty,
  • Best Oxtail,
  • Best Bakery,
  • Best Storefront,
  • Best Vibes/Customer Service,
  • Best Cocktail/Bar,
  • Best Ital/Juice Bar,
  • Best Ice Cream/Dessert,
  • Best Roti/Doubles,
  • Best Rice.
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