Jamaica - Place of the first “Trading Places” Racial Experiment

Ages before the 1963 Comedy “Trading Places” starring Eddie Murphy & Dan Aykroyd, in Jamaica and elsewhere, there was constant discussion as to whether: “A Black man could equal a White man if given the same education and opportunity”. Possibly the very first real life experiment was put into place using a Jamaican born subject. About 1716, the Duke of Montague, then Governor of Jamaica, proposed an experiment using Francis Williams, the son of a free black family to get the answer to the question. Join us this week as Backyard Labrish brings to life this interesting story brought to our attention by our favorite historian Dr. Joy Lumsden. These fascinating stories of Jamaican born men and Women are a testament to the special contributions the Island and its people has given and continues to give to the planet. Come by, join the labrish and get the facts.