Contrary to the top explanation of Jane and Finch, it's not an "African Canadian" ghetto, not even a ghetto at all.
Jane and Finch south is 24% Black, north is 29% Black.
There's a lot of other races proportionately distributed, which is why approximately 100 languages are spoken there.
83% of Toronto's Black population live in middle-class or upper class neighbourhoods in which they make up 6% of the population or less. 17% in low-income neighborhoods.
Jane and Finch is a vibrant community with a lot of success stories that are often hidden under negative RACIST stereotypes exaggerated by the media.
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