
Rita Joseph
Rita Joseph is a Brooklyn City Council member representing the 40th district. She has been an advocate for her community, focusing on issues such as education, public safety, and cultural recognition. Recently, she introduced resolution 987, which aims to officially designate July 26 as 'Haitian Konpa Day' in New York City, celebrating the influential Haitian music genre and its significance to the Haitian diaspora in the city.
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Rita Joseph organized a panel discussion dedicated to the musical genre Konpa in Brooklyn, New York.
« Konpa se nou », discussions autour de la célébration du Konpa Day à New YorkLe Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·
Haiti· 2026-07-28
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Rita Joseph is a city councilor from Brooklyn who presented a resolution to officially recognize July 26 as 'Haitian Konpa Day' in New York City.
Le 26 juillet bientôt reconnu comme la Journée du compas à New YorkLe Nouvelliste – oldest Haitian newspaper, est. 1898·
Haiti· 2025-11-29