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So, I took my son to Chapters bookstore today to see if Miss Lou's book Jamaica Labrish was there or just anything about Jamaican culture really. Imagine my surprise when not only did they not have the book, but they don't have a West Indian/Carribean section in any Chapter's bookstore in all of Ontario. I refused to believe this so asked to speak to the manager of the store who confirmed, and added that they had some really nice travel books. Was she serious? I had to look at her for a second or two to determine if she was really seriously offering me a blasted travel book. I have never been so insulted in all my life. Some body tell me what to do please. I wrote a letter to Chapters describing my disappointment, lets see what they do about it.
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They may send you a travel book.
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Get an e-reader. Stores such as Chapters will soon be empty retail spaces.Comment
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Ontario, Canada, Jamaican's make up the 3 largest visible minority group in this provinceComment
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SandiF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">They may send you a travel book.
Where is Chapters book store? </div></div>
Chapters is a large chain of bookstores up here in Canada.Comment
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I know but I wanted something my son and I could enjoy together, next ting im guh mashup mi expensive tings!Comment
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I am sure you can find a locally owned bookstore in the caribbean area of ontarioIf you don't fight for what you deserve, you deserve what you get.
We are > Fossil Fuels --- Bill McKibben 350.orgComment
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Suh dis was the first time u noticed?
How ile is u bwoy pickni?Comment
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in the mean time try online at www.chapters.ca
in lieu of Ms Lou's books, you'll find a few half decent books in their inventory.
You may check out ..
- Go to School, You are a little Black Boy
(by Hon. Lincoln Alexander.. his Mom was Jamaican, his Dad St. Kitts..
His mom died at the age of 48, and his Dad commited suicide 2 years later..
Lincoln became Canada's first person of colour to hold a regal position (Lt. Govenor of Ontario).. lives in (Steel City) Hamilton, On.. The City's major freeway (Lincoln Alexander Freeway) is named off him
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too bad chapters nuh no K inna it which could be tripled to show fyah bunnin.
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still very backwards here.. the difference is that here its subtle, but systemic..
people are working on it.. Recently got this email from an endeavor we've been supporting..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">To: [email protected]
Subject: CARN Radio 98.7FM – WE DID IT!
Hello 98.7FM Supporters,
On Thursday June 9, 2011, I received the good news from the CRTC that our application for a broadcasting licence to serve the Black and Caribbean population has been OFFICIALLY APPROVED.
Let me thank all of you who supported the mission to attain a radio licence for our community. The journey has been long and difficult but with God’s help we have made it. We now have a permanent voice on the Canadian airwaves. I hope you all will support this station which will be our legacy for years to come. Now the hard work begins to get the station ready for our official launch which we hope will be sometime in the Fall.
Thank you and God Bless,
Fitzroy Gordon
Founder and President,
Intercity Broadcast Network (IBN)</div></div>
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Support Jcan business and order from Sangsters: http://www.sangstersbooks.com/Comment
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funny enough thats what i thought too but the local mom and pop only has american black literature and some ancient kimetic stuff nothing carribeanComment
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this is comforting to know, the last time i got so excited when they were doing their broadcast testing then it just fell off. Some neighbouring radio station complained about signal interferance, (i'm so sure)
Taking my son to Miss Lou's room at harbourfront to hear some stories this weekend. I went last weekend by myself and although the story tellers were white Canadians it was still a good time. The poor lady said "mosquito one mosquito two mosquito jump in the hot CALLABOO" I had to ask her what the heck was a callaboo, she was so proud of herself i didn't have the heart to correct her. But i will be story telling in a few weeks, i'll be sure to say it properly so she learnsComment
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that's a good suggestion thanksComment
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