What's It Like Being a Jamaican Living in New York, USA?

[@zachaeussmith8152]

Proud Jamaican living in the Boogie Down Bronx...very interesting discussion ...love it ..wish that more Jamaicans would get involved in preserving our culture and supporting organizations that "give back" to Jamaica..Kudos To Dr. Smith And Mr Claire.

[@reeseb.6985]

Hi neighbor!

[@yvonnewallace5265]

So true. Time Square is everything! ❤❤

[@Happey67]

I used to Live in New York City and you have millions of Caribbean/Jamaicans in that place. Lord! Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Long Island, etc.

[@halcyeeanderson5610]

Respect to fellow Blue Blood. Dear Manning's School, our ancient light of learning. In splendour shining over all the west....

[@yvonnewallace5265]

Oh the feeling of stepping outside the air port. The heat kisses the skin, beginning with the lips. ☀️☀️☀️

[@GaryTallawahWoode]

I can relate to Kerri-Ann M. Smith's journey having some partial roots to Savanna-La_Mar, aka Sav, and her high school Mannings. In my teen years to young adulthood, the late 60s to 80s my father lived in Sav and was the Collector of Taxes for Westmoreland, and I visited Sav a lot. Going to Rusea's High School, Mannings were our fierce rivals, especially during DaCosta football season. I even technically lived in Llandilo at some point in my life.

[@Sugi1971]

Always a pleasure to hear from fellow Jamaicans across the world. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Thanks for sharing. Big up!!! Much luv!!! 🇯🇲🇬🇧👍🏽👆🏽

[@sandrae.morgan-gardner8783]

Jamaicans in NY... We're everywhere. 🇯🇲🗽🇺🇸

[@BevolineChristian]

I enjoy all your comments It's a breath of fresh air. Much love guys.

[@patwilliams7635]

Great great great interview. Big up Ms Kerri. Love your vibe. Irwine Clare the source of hope for so many people. I still have the business card you gave me over 20 years ago at Kingsborough Community College. I thank God for you. You became so that others can become. Thank you sir. Thank you.

[@yvonnewallace5265]

I know Irwine is great ambassador for Jamaica. & I can tell that Dr. Kerri-Ann is also. Code switching does come in handy. ❤💕🇯🇲🇺🇸

[@sophiemclarke6556]

Fabulous interview with both participant.

[@xmurphy2485]

Thank you. Irwine and Dr K were great.

[@marvellousmakeovers9123]

❤❤ this Duo discussions enlightenment of experience xavier this is one of the best watches l ever experience of all your interviews especially coming from our passionate people of beautiful Jamaica 🇯🇲 people their representation is crucial to helping our people to grow and ginger themselves at home and abroad thanks to Irwin and Keri Ann -Smith my name sake my father is Smith from Somerset a very long time ago l now retired and living in London but l missed jamaica anything is possible stay bless

[@Venicegeral]

Great interview! Very cultural.

[@xmurphy2485]

🙏🏿Thanks. The guest brought the energy and passion for our culture

[@BeverlyMyers-bq6ji]

Thanks guys I love this interview 😂😂😂

[@xmurphy2485]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy it. 😊

[@BeverlyMyers-bq6ji]

You are welcome!

[@yvonnewallace5265]

Yes. Big up Irwin & The best of best parish, Saint Ann👍🏽👋🇯🇲

[@zachaeussmith8152]

Great presentation mi enjoy it nuff nuff..it nice fi true

[@xmurphy2485]

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoy the interview.

[@claudiamyers4605]

Awesome and culturally aware interview. Full of openness and fun❤ 🇯🇲 .. thanks Kerri Anne and Mr Claire ( Mr Mayor)

[@xmurphy2485]

Indeed. They brought the energy and the information. Thanks for watching.

[@auntyarlene8601]

❤Kerri Ann's description of patties

[@auntyarlene8601]

❤❤❤

[@anthonymccauley9101]

Lived in Laurelton, Queens for 15 glorious years, if Brooklyn is Kingston 21, Laurelton, Cambria Heights, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens is Kingston 22. Didn't miss a beat from Jamaica, 4 blocks away on Merrick Blvd, you could get your Roast Yam, Roast Breadfruit, Ackee n Saltfish, Patty and the list goes on. Nearly every other house on our Street was Jamaican, my Mom used to throw her Pardna, and we would ccok and sell food, serve liquor, and play music right from our Basement, patronized by Jamaican locals in the community and even a strong group of Jamaicans who moved right to that area that we knew in London. Gil Bailey was a regular visitor and great influencer in the Jamaican community. Great Jamaican vibe, totally miss my time in New York. Big ups to the New York Community....to this day I don't know why I moved to Dallas !!!

[@BeverleyJackson-i4f]

Great interview,I look forward every week to watch these interviews. Irvine continue doing what you are doing.

[@xmurphy2485]

Thank you for watching. Irwine and Dr K provided some great information.

[@missayawk]

Big up to St. Ann's where my dad was from. Brownstone

[@barbarathompson9455]

Mr Ervin. My question is, how do u preserve and sell out at the same time: Jamaica is now 'A Name Brand':❤

[@nestacrooks8212]

Another great conversation!👍🏽

[@xmurphy2485]

Thanks. Great guests

[@reeseb.6985]

The prettiest parish, Westmoreland and Hanovarians big up unnu self! LOVE living in the Boogie Down Bronx, but want to get more involved in giving back to Jamaica, especially to my community home.

[@GaryTallawahWoode]

Kudos to Hammonds patty. Although now vegetarian still support the Lucea branch right by the old court house, for my veg patties.

[@loiswatson804]

Suh how yuh guh from Kingston to Bamboo? It quicker now wid the highway from Mobay!

[@chelece-ataviabrown9079]

This was an excellent interview!

[@patriciamatthews9390]

Big up to all Jamaicans ❤️🔥❤️🔥🇯🇲 my parents are Jamaicans

[@xmurphy2485]

Great. You probably have some great stories to tell about growing up Jamaican

[@missayawk]

Came to the Bronx from Portland, Jamaica at 8 yrs old in 1972. Its because of us earlier Jamaicans and even more so the drug trade wars of the mid- late 80s is why Kerri was protected in the 90s If she came in the 70s she would've had to actually fight or flight. Us earlier Jamaicans had to battle daily until we proved ourselves. And we never told our parents ANYTHING.

[@DecemberLady0204]

The way Jamaicans stopped in NYC first before they moved elsewhere, I'm sure 90% of the viewers can relate to this. 😊 Great interview!

[@yvonnewallace5265]

Irwine is Mr. Penn Relays

[@loiswatson804]

Big up St. Ann man

[@Wrathofreason]

I live in Mt. Vernon, NY...everybody is Jamaican here.

[@rrickyrhino]

Your interviews never disappoint, the New York experience...Kingston 22 Lol

[@dorretteprince1754]

Great interview

[@yvonnewallace5265]

OMG!Eastern Park Way🎉. Prime Real Estate 😢

[@yvonnewallace5265]

NYC is as crowded as ever so it’s a good thing we are losing some residents😂😂

[@joanadams6602]

Great interview,I miss the real Jamaican curry goat.

[@xmurphy2485]

Thank you for watching. Nothing like fresh curry goat when you in the country.

[@edwinabrown8252]

We need a government that cares about the people, It would not be so difficult to help our country

[@olivershakespeare7465]

I watched your video all the times and I want to know who is you're siblings in Tweedside. I am from Tweedside.

[@winnifredpridgen2620]

Hi mr Irwine i would like to have a little talk with you about my son coming here please

[@wilbertPhipps-gj5mc]

NYC is nice...

[@BevolineChristian]

52:45

[@yvonnewallace5265]

Oh yes he is also Mr immigration Services. 👍🏽

[@tonygee5680]

Homework every 2 weeks omg 😱😱Jamaica wake up

[@crackaz501]

Another Yorkist