Black History Month Masterclass
Learn Canadian Black history, how it’s shaped us and how we can work together to impact change and build community
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Calling all Black professionals and allies looking to make a difference in their community and workplace. Come learn about canadian black history, its impact on us and how we can use it to drive change and empower communities.
Join us on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm EST for a transformative professional development opportunity designed to deepen understanding of Black Canadian history and its relevance today. This session will feature an insightful lecture by historian Rito Joseph, interactive breakout groups focused on actionable topics, and a group discussion to inspire meaningful engagement. This event is open to all allies, teachers, professionals and community leaders seeking to enhance their knowledge of the Black community and foster impactful change.
February 26th
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Virtual Event
Zoom
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Rito Joseph
Historical guide, Entrepreneur, Autodidact
Lecturer, historical guide, entrepreneur and autodidact are the words that describe Rito Joseph, a concerned citizen who aims to bring together culture, history, arts and music under a platform called Black Montreal Experiences which explores the presence, history and demographic movements the Afro community and its ancestors. In its conferences, presentations, workshops and historical walks, Rito aims to educate anyone who wants to know more about the stories, but especially those who wish to bring a wind of positive change. In his career he had the chance to work and rub shoulders with people from academia, community, government and multiple professional environments. Among these institutions are McGill University, University of Montreal, Concordia University, UQAM, Museum of Fine Arts de Montréal, Canadian Center for Architecture, Canadian History Society, Commission Scolaire de Montréal, English Montreal School Board, Phi Center, Pointe-à-Callière Museum to name a few. He has also made several media appearances and worked on documentaries that have appeared on CBC, Radio-Canada, TVA, Journal 24h, Journal Métro, Journal de Montreal, TV5 as well as media in Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Alberta and Africa etc Rito still has many ongoing projects and this is just the beginning.
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