Black History Month: In conversation with Rose-Ingrid Benjamin

In conversation with Rose-Ingrid Benjamin

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Online: @ 5pm PT/ 6pm MT / 8pm ET

To celebrate Black History Month, Affirming Connections will be joined by multidisciplinary artist, writer, and performer, Rose-Ingrid Benjamin.

Rose-Ingrid will talk with us about their work and their journey - including her new one-person show, "White As Snow": a Queer eldest immigrant daughter's journey through grief, loss, deconstruction and coming home to themselves.

To support our sustainability, attendees are encouraged to donate on a sliding scale of $5-$20. Finances should not be a barrier, so choose the amount that works best for your situation.

Grab your virtual seat for a not-to-be-missed conversation!

About Rose-Ingrid

Rose-Ingrid Benjamin (she/they) is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, and performer from Ottawa and a member of the Haitian diaspora in what is commonly known as Canada. Their work weaves together comedy, theatre, music, and storytelling to explore the intersections of faith, identity, and belonging, informed by their lived experience as a Black, queer, first-generation Canadian and a survivor of spiritual abuse.

Their solo show, "White As Snow," a deeply personal exploration of faith deconstruction and resilience, premiered internationally in 2025 with performances in Edinburgh and Amsterdam, and is currently in development. Rose-Ingrid has also performed stand-up across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Ottawa Fringe, We’re Funny That Way Comedy Festival, Laugh Riot Grrrl Fest (Los Angeles), Portland Maine Comedy Festival, and the Sweet & Salty Comedy Tour — Canada’s first comedy tour comprised of women of colour.

Beyond the stage, Rose-Ingrid has served as Senior Engagement Strategist at the National Arts Centre, where they spearheaded Black Out Night programming and co-curated the inaugural NAC Hip Hop Theatre Festival (2024). Their practice is guided by decolonial, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive values, and is committed to creating stories and spaces that centre equity-deserving communities.