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Rito Joseph

@rj_cham

Cultural Curator | Researcher | Guest Speaker | Producer @black.summer.91 @blackmontrealexperiences
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Here in Montreal, we’re making time for some investigative journalism. @rj_cham is giving us a Black history tour of the city. Canada has an interesting and often hidden history that connects Black people to the U.S. in powerful ways. Big thanks to @rj_cham for the tour and @stevensjcharles for connecting the dots. #eylcanada 🇨🇦
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As we close the Black Summer ‘91 exhibition, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who made this journey possible. This project was more than just a historical recount; it was a testament to the resilience and strength of the Black community in Montreal. A special shoutout goes to the incredible teams at @fonderiedarling your dedication along with @house9design helped transform an important narrative into an immersive and impactful experience. To the brilliant artists Aaron Jones @a4ronjones , Carl-Philippe Simonise @carlphilippesimonise , Shaya Ishaq @shyshaya , and Frantz-Patrick Henry @patrick_f._henry , Michaëlle Sergile @michaellesergile thank you for your creativity, passion and incredible work and for bringing depth to this exhibition. And, of course, a very special thank you to @freddy.lloyd , who played such an important role in making this project a reality. Together, we’ve shed light on a crucial piece of history that must be remembered and reflected upon. Let’s keep pushing forward, creating, and making a lasting impact. Thanks to everyone who participated, visited, shared, talked about and shared the frequency towards @black.summer.91 On to the next! Rito Joseph - Curator Black Summer ‘91 DM @black.summer.91 “next” to get more info about our future!
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1 year ago
Ce qui n’a pas été raconté des archives de l’Est trouve enfin une voix. Le 13 juin, @rj_cham @blackmontrealexperiences x @lemarathoncreatif are on the move pour (re)découvrir Villeray et La Petite-Patrie. ps: les billets disponibles mercredi prochain 👀 🏁🏁🏁 beat: @rj_cham photos: @abel.exp archives: @banq_officiel
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La communauté, c’est une richesse. Au-delà de la visibilité et de l’engagement, bâtir une marque qui crée un vrai lien demande de la confiance, de l’intention et des valeurs partagées. Cette session explore le pouvoir du community-building intentionnel — et comment de vraies connexions peuvent ouvrir des portes, créer des opportunités et transformer une présence en impact durable. Lien des billets dans la bio 🎟️ — Community is currency. Beyond visibility and engagement, building a brand that truly connects takes trust, intention, and shared value. This session explores the power of intentional community-building — and how real connection can open doors, create opportunities, and turn presence into lasting impact. Ticket link in bio 🎟️
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Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer Ressources et Résistance, première exposition solo de l’artiste Chris Tartist, présentée du 11 au 30 juin 2026 à la Galerie Fais-Moi l’Art à Montréal sous le commissariat de @rj_cham 📍 Fais-moi l’art 900, rue Cherrier, Montréal, QC, H2L 1H7 📅 Exposition : du 11 au 30 juin 2026 🥂 Vernissage : 11 juin 2026 | 18h à 21h Une exposition immersive et engagée où art contemporain, mémoire, identité et résilience se rencontrent à travers une série d’œuvres puissantes et profondément humaines. Au plaisir de vous y accueillir. ——————————- We are pleased to announce Resources and Resistance, the first solo exhibition by artist Chris Tartist, presented from June 11 to June 30, 2026, at Fais-Moi l’Art in Montreal. An immersive and socially engaged exhibition where contemporary art, memory, identity, and resilience come together through a series of powerful and deeply human works. We are delighted to invite you to the official opening reception on June 11, 2026, from 6 PM to 9 PM. 📍Fais-moi l’art 900 Rue Cherrier, Montreal, QC, H2L 1H7 📅 Exhibition: June 11 – June 30, 2026 🥂 Opening Reception: June 11, 2026 | 6 PM – 9 PM We look forward to welcoming you. #ArtContemporain #MontrealArt #Exposition #Culture #MontrealEvents
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3 days ago
Recap of “Black Internationalism: Historical Role of Montreal” Thank you again to all who attended, stay tuned for our upcoming Summer Programming! Free the People, Free the Land!❤️🖤💚
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Photos from May 5th’s “Black Internationalism: The Historical Role of Montreal”. It was an honour to have David Austin and @rj_cham speak on such an important topic! Likewise it was a pleasure to be able to host the event in the historic @unionunitedchurch , a place that has served as a communal and political sanctuary for our people for over a hundred years! Thank you to everyone who attended, we hope this event was a catalyst for more community-oriented conversations and projects that build on the legacy of our peoples history in this city! And thank you to @caribbean.food.factory for providing a delicious meal post panel!
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24 hours in Rome, better late than never. A city where every stone carries memory. At the Monumento ai Caduti di Dogali (Dogali Monument), Italy commemorates soldiers killed in 1887 during its early colonial expansion in the Horn of Africa. In Eritrea and Ethiopia, the same battle is remembered differently as resistance led by Ras Alula’s forces against colonial occupation. Two memories. One event. Nearby, Giardino Willy Duarte park honors Willy Monteiro Duarte, a 21-year-old Italian of Cape Verdean descent who was killed in 2020 while trying to defend a friend during a violent assault. His death sparked national reflection on violence, racism, and civic responsibility. RIP Willy Duarte. Public spaces are not neutral. They tell stories of power, resistance, and dignity. We choose what we remember. We choose what we honour. #Rome #blacktravel #Dogali #WillyMonteiroDuarte #PublicMemory
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2 months ago
We paused the salon last Tuesday for something our hearts needed 🖤 @rj_cham led a powerful Black history workshop, sharing truths about Black Canadian history and Canada’s role in the slave trade that many of us were never taught. ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Rito is a true expert of his craft. He created space for us to name things, define them, and sit with them, even when it hurt. The conversations that opened up within our team were exactly what we needed. Inspired. Honest. Necessary. ✨ Some moments were heavy. Some grounding. All of it empowering in the way only truth can be. Black history isn’t once a year. It’s woven into how we show up, how we care, and why this space exists. We have to keep investing in our community, our knowing, and our healing. 👩🏽‍🦱👩🏾‍🦱👩🏿‍🦱 Thank you, Rito, for holding space for us and for the work you continue to do. This is the work. 🖤
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3 months ago
RITO JOSEPH 🗣 @rj_cham
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3 months ago
Big interview with cultural historian @rj_cham ! Tournage: @smartloftmtl Nourriture @laboitejauneinc Presentation de @goldenstaroka1 Équipe: @sh8dz @jp.jerome @peck142st
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3 months ago
#bookstagram #thedayiceasedtopleadforlove
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