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Love Jam, Poetry Slam and Open Mic @upbeatboxstudi

Love Jam, Poetry Slam and Open Mic @upbeatboxstudio @upliftblackorg
#livemusic #livejam #poetryslam #openmic #blackhistorymonth #cityofbarrie #simcoecounty

Join US at the UP Beatbox Creative Studio this Fri

Join US at the UP Beatbox Creative Studio this Friday, Feb 3rd 2023 for our 1st event!
Live Jam, Poetry Slam, Open Mic Night - Members + Friends
Are you ready? Cause it’s almost here…  Jam, Slam, Open Mic Night - Members + Friends
Celebrate with UPlift Black as we kick off Black History Month 2023!
- Network with other artists and creatives
- Hit the stage to show us your talent and jam with other artists
_ Enjoy local and live entertainment while supporting emerging artists in your community
- You'll get a sneak peek at our recording studio and who knows what we will create together!
Allies are welcome to join us!
Date:  Friday Feb 3, 2023
When:  7pm to 10pm
Where:  UP BeatBox Creative Studio (inside UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion)
12 Dunlop St E, Downtown Barrie
This is a free event but we're almost at capacity, so register now to join us before you miss out!
For more information contact Tru at stewart@upliftblack.org
At UPlift Black and the UP Beatbox Creative Studio, we are loud and we are PROUD!
http://upbeatbox-open-mic-night.eventbrite.ca
LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER

Our President and Founder Shelly-Ann Skinner was i

Our President and Founder
Shelly-Ann Skinner was interviewed for @simcoe.com_news to discuss her thoughts on Tyre Nichols murder. Link in bio and story on the post.
Something to consider this Black History Month…
What history are we currently creating for our Black YOUth?
What stories will they share 20-30 years from now?
This Black History month,
UPlift Black will be celebrating Black Futures ✊🏾
Repost from @becomingshellyann
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Difficult conversation but necessary.
Black Lives Matter ✊🏿
Tyre Nichols called out for his Mama
He pleaded again and again asking what did I do? what did I do?
5 grown ass Black men did this.
These “men” so indoctrinated into a system that taught them to hate themselves, that they would do this to another Black man.
That’s the power of white supremacy.
Black People are not immune to acts of racism.
White supremacy has made it even harder for us Black folk to build strong communities.
The reality is, that it’s a dog eat dog world out there and a Black persons proximity to whiteness can afford them privileges that systemically would have been difficult to obtain otherwise.
#justicefortyrenichols
#blacklivesmatter

After 5 years of working in the trade, Keziah Osei

After 5 years of working in the trade, Keziah Osei realized she needed to expand her passion into something that would create opportunities for other women and inspire them to obtain skills in the male-dominated trades industry. Since this realization, it has become her mission to change the lives of women by helping create career stability in the trades industry for women of today and future generations to come. As a result, she established Keyz To Your Home Renovations in 2016.
Make sure to follow @keyzreno as she continues to make waves in the trades industry!
Supporting Black business owners is essential to UPlift Black and our mandate to build community relationships and strengthen cultural awareness. Through our partnership with The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre and the County of Simcoe, through the Accelerate Your Black Business program, we are supporting local Black owned businesses.
We would like to thank Corex Creative for helping us create these business promotion videos and our funding partners, The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre and the County of Simcoe.
For more information about our Accelerate Your Black Business Program visit https://upliftblack.org/business
@gchbec
@countyofsimcoe
@corexcreative
@invest.barrie
@xcelerateher
@sandboxcentre
@orilliaareacdc
@nottawasagafutures

Thank you @shorecentrewr and Diva Cares @thedivacu

Thank you @shorecentrewr and Diva Cares @thedivacup for sending UPlift Black some Diva Cups for our community members in need.
It’s partnerships like this…for us 🤘🏾🙌🏾

Thank you! We are so grateful for the community

Thank you!
We are so grateful for the community members who donated to support a local Black Youth and Artist to get back to creating!
That’s what community looks like.
We’re here for it 🙌🏾
To make a donation to support more YOuth and Artists in our community, visit link in bio or head to upliftblack.org/support. We can also receive donations by e-transfer to info@upliftblack.org
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
#supportblackart #supportblackyouth #upliftblack #communityfirst #ittakesavillage

Can you help? An emerging young Black artist who

Can you help?
An emerging young Black artist who is a member of the UPlift Black Artist collective is in need of support to have their laptop (that they use for the creation of their art) fixed or replaced.
Thank you Daniel and Black’s For All Races organization @blackforallraces for using your technology lending program to support this youth while we get him some help. Teamwork makes the dream work 🙏🏾
Please reach out if you can help!
@getsmart_network555
#blackforallraces
#bfar #emergingartist #canyouhelp
#supportblackartists #blackartistcollective #upliftblack

🗞️FYI 🗞️ Currently, we are experiencing

🗞️FYI 🗞️
Currently, we are experiencing some issues receiving emails from our server. Some of our UPlift Black emails are bouncing back to the sender.
We are working on getting this sorted as soon as possible. In the interim, please use our alternate email upliftblackorg@gmail.com for any inquires or to get in touch with one of our UPlifters.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
UPlift Black

It’s a wrap@on 2022 Part 1! It’s been quite t

It’s a wrap@on 2022 Part 1!
It’s been quite the year at UPlift Black and we couldn’t of accomplished so many great things without our UPlifters and community supporters.
2023 we’re ready for you!
Happy New Year! 🎆
#2022recap #thatsawrap #happynewyear

Thank you for featuring @upliftblackorg! Repost

Thank you for featuring @upliftblackorg!
Repost from @bwglibrary
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For the Final Week of our #SeasonofGiving Display, we're thrilled to spotlight the tremendous work of @upliftblackorg: a Simcoe-County organization that provides a multitude of programs, training and support that seeks to UPlift the wellbeing of Black people locally and educate nationally about anti-Black racism and gender-based discrimination.
It's still not too late to make a donation to a number of incredible charities and not-for-profit organizations working every to strengthen our communities!

And we're off! Thank you for making 2022 our best

And we're off!
Thank you for making 2022 our best year YET!
See you in 2023, we will be back on January 9th ❤️

Happy Kwanzaa from UPlift Black and Adinkra Farm ⭐️🍎🍊🍇
@adinkrafarm
@upliftblackorg
@cafcansocialservices
#kwanzaa #umoja #holidays

The Holiday celebrations continues Dec 26th to Jan

The Holiday celebrations continues Dec 26th to January 1st for Kwanzaa!
What’s Kwanzaa? In 1966, Maulana Karenga, a Black Studies professor at California State University at Long Beach, created a new holiday patterned after traditional African harvest festivals. He called it Kwanzaa, a name he took from a Swahili term that means “first fruits.” The holiday, which takes place from December 26th to January 1st, was originally intended as a nonreligious celebration of family and social values. Each day of Kwanzaa is dedicated to one of seven principles: unity, self-determination, collective responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
(https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kwanzaa)
On Dec 26th, join UPlift Black (@upliftblackorg) as we recognize Umoja Day (Unity) with a special panel discussion event: “We’re Black too, It’s time for THAT talk!” Fostering inclusion and belonging for 2SLGBTQI+ among Black communities. a panel discussion on unity among the Black community
PANELIST: MS.MYLES @ms.mylesmua
PANELIST: TRU STEWART @THE_ECCENTRIC1_
HOST AND MODERATOR: SHELLY-ANN SKINNER @BECOMINGSHELLYANN
Dec 26th 2022
6:30pm to 9pm
UPlift Black Centre for
Social Justice and Inclusion
12 Dunlop St E, Barrie, ON or visit us online!
Free to attend, Registration required!
Scan the barcode to register or visit link in bio!
https://bit.ly/GTAKWANZAA22UPLIFTBLACK

Okkkkkaaay! We love to see it! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 T

Okkkkkaaay! We love to see it! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thank you so much to the Devereaux Dolls for this UPlifting donation to UPlift Black. Means so much that you choose our organization as your supported charity.
We had a blast and can’t wait for next year!
Thank you for showing UP for your local Black and 2SLGBTQI+ community ✊🏾

📣📣This Just In!📣📣 Are you still decid

📣📣This Just In!📣📣
Are you still deciding where you would like to spend your charitable contribution before 2022 comes to an end? Look no further!
UPlift Black with the support of Black Lives Matter Canada is now able to accept donations and with that contribution donors will be provided with a charitable tax receipt!
Here’s how:
Head on over to blacklivesmatter.ca
- click “Donate” at top right of the home page
- Choose one time gift or monthly donation
- Choose your donation amount
- Under “About this donation” click on:
“I’d like my donation to go to the following region”
- Choose “Barrie, ON
That’s it! 100% of your donation when you select our region will delivered to UPlift Black! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Now celebrate your efforts in helping the movement to achieve true equity through a conscious and UPlifted community! 🖤🫴🏾💥
We’re loving the UPlift, thank you for your continued support 🙏🏾 and thank you to Black Lives Matter Canada for this incredible opportunity! 🙏🏾
@upliftblackorg
@upbeatboxstudio
@blmcanada

📣 UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and In

📣 UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion is NOW OPEN! 📣
Help UPlift Black as we raise the roof on social justice advocacy in our community!
Check out the UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion Grand Opening Online Fundraiser and Auction!
Gain access to:
- Bid on silent auction items from local retailers, creatives and supporters featuring an array of Black-owned businesses
- Fund a Need - a plethora of options to choose from including YOUth, Arts, Wellness and Professional Development programs.
- Receive members only perks by purchasing a membership to the
- UP BeatBox Creative Studio or donate a membership to a Black community member in need of an UPlift!
Go to: https://trellis.org/uplift-black-auction-fundraiser or scan the Barcode on the last slide or click the link in bio!
And… if this opportunity isn’t awesome enough, we have some exciting news! 🎤🎤🎤
Want to make a donation to UPlift Black and get a charitable tax receipt for your contribution? Well now you can! 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Head on over to https://www.blacklivesmatter.ca/
- click “Donate” at top right of the home page
- Choose one time gift or monthly donation
- Choose your donation amount
- Under “About this donation” click on: “I’d like my donation to go to the following region”
- Choose “Barrie, ON”
Now celebrate your efforts in helping the movement to achieve true equity through a conscious and uplifted community!
We’re loving the UPlift, thank you for your continued support 🙏🏾 and thank you to our auction sponsors below!
@beatzinbarriefitness
@hairby_cassandrarose
@ordinarymomentsphotography
@kotch.kreatives
@barberandmore
@multi_tech_audio_visual
@jasongeorgephotography
@mexhico_restaurant
@eastsidemarios_bayfield502
@jadorefinecheese
@sheisart.xo
@the_goddessexperience
@sweethoneycatering
@craftbottleshop
@scdsb
@georgiancollege
@affastudio
@beckysreverie

📣It's time to meet the UPlifters… Isaiah Beck

📣It's time to meet the UPlifters… Isaiah Beckford 📣
Isaiah Beckford (he/him) also known by his artist name Liliggxz, is a singer, entertainer and influencer from Toronto who currently calls Simcoe County home. As a multi-disciplinary performing artist, Isaiah is focused on making music that inspires people to access their creative side and use it to heal, share and grow as a human. Give him a stage and a mic and he’ll gladly play for the world...Isaiah loves the energy he gets from performing for a live audience. As an UPlifter, organizer, mentor and member of the Black Artist Collective . Isaiah is using his passion for mentorship and creative development to support Arts programming for Black YOUth, assist with the UP BeatBox Creative Studio and consult, support and help to develop programs for BIPOC 2SLGBTQI+ Youth through the Proud by UPlift Black Changemakers program. When Isaiah isn't entertaining or changing the world, you will find him reading and writing music.
Want to meet Isaiah and the other UPlifters? Come to our OPEN HOUSE!
The UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion is coming soon and we want you to see our new space first!
You're invited to join the UPlifters and the Board of Directors on November, 29th, 2022 to:
• Connect with Changemakers
• Engage in Discussion around Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion
• Meet The Founders of BLM Canada
• UPlift Black Artist Collective Showcase
• Get Updated on 2023 Centre Programming
2 options to attend!
November 29, 2022
Day: 12pm-2pm
Evening: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 12 Dunlop st E, Downtown Barrie
Light refreshments will be available.
Come Celebrate Giving Tuesday with US!
Register by scanning the barcode or click the link in bio!

📣It's time to meet the UPlifters..Sean Hakami!

📣It's time to meet the UPlifters..Sean Hakami! 📣
A current high school student, Sean Hakami (He/Him) knows deeply the need for community in Simcoe County as a gay Iranian man.
Sean’s passion for social justice comes from personal experiences of discrimination & isolation. He sees the lack of community support for BIPOC & 2SLGBTQIA+ people in the area, and recognizes that a better future is possible. As a new UPlifter, he desires to amplify youth voices and help create safe spaces of inclusivity and love for those who need it the most. He hopes to pursue a career in social justice and law to continue advocating for marginalized people in Canada and Iran.
Currently, Sean enjoys working within his school in various team-oriented clubs, such as student council, DEI committee, and the leadership class. Through these roles, he is working with others to foster a more close-knit school environment and wishes to echo this in the larger community. He also has strong interests in music and film criticism, and all things literary.
Working in outreach and planning, Sean looks forward to inspiring positive change as an UPlifter. He hopes to bring a fresh youth perspective to UPlift Black’s team.
Want to meet Sean and the other UPlifters? Come to our OPEN HOUSE!
The UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion is coming soon and we want you to see our new space first!
You're invited to join the UPlifters and the Board of Directors on November, 29th, 2022 to:
• Connect with Changemakers
• Engage in Discussion around Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion
• Meet The Founders of BLM Canada
• UPlift Black Artist Collective Showcase
• Get Updated on 2023 Centre Programming
2 options to attend!
November 29, 2022
Day: 12pm-2pm
Evening: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 12 Dunlop st E, Downtown Barrie
Light refreshments will be available.
Come Celebrate Giving Tuesday with US!
Register by scanning the barcode or click the link in bio!

📣It's time to meet the UPlifters..Rufaro Muzore

📣It's time to meet the UPlifters..Rufaro Muzorewa! 📣
Rufaro Muzorewa (she/her) is a upcoming social worker who is thrilled to be joining UPlift Black as a Board Director! When Rufaro began her BSW student placement with UPlift Black in early 2022, she would have never imagined that she'd have the opportunity to join the UPlifters again to create an impact in a community that she has grown to love and cherish over the years of living in Simcoe County.
Rufaro has experienced challenges with racism and microaggressions throughout her education and life and these challenges ignited a passion in her to strive towards combating anti-Black racism and fighting the stigma around mental health.
Rufaro brings with her a wealth of experience working with Youth, as a mentor for the Big Brother Big Sister program and YMCA Assistant Teacher. She is committed to increasing culturally relevant mental health support with a focus on Black Women and Black YOUth.
Rufaro looks forward to working with the UPlifters again to uplift and build a sense of community and representation with Simcoe County.
Want to meet Rufaro and the other UPlifters? Come to our OPEN HOUSE!
The UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion is coming soon and we want you to see our new space first!
You're invited to join the UPlifters and the Board of Directors on November, 29th, 2022 to:
• Connect with Changemakers
• Engage in Discussion around Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion
• Meet The Founders of BLM Canada
• UPlift Black Artist Collective Showcase
• Get Updated on 2023 Centre Programming
2 options to attend!
November 29, 2022
Day: 12pm-2pm
Evening: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: 12 Dunlop st E, Downtown Barrie
Light refreshments will be available.
Come Celebrate Giving Tuesday with US!
Register by scanning the barcode or click the link in bio!

📣It's time to meet the UPlifters...Marcel Atunw

📣It's time to meet the UPlifters...Marcel Atunwa! 📣
Marcel (he/him) got involved with UPlift Black because of the success he was having speaking to first year students about homophobic, transphobic, and racist language during his time as Chief Financial Officer of the African Students Union of Acadia University. He found he had an ability to get through to kids who reminded him of himself at a younger age by sharing his own experiences of friends coming out to him, embracing his own differences as an African individual who moved to Canada at the young age of 16, and learning from others to be a supportive friend.
Born in Lagos Nigeria; Marcel currently lives in Angus Ontario, and loves working out, listening to podcasts, reading biographies/self-help books, playing the piano, and consulting with younger organizations looking to make an impact on the world. Marcel is also an active member in his community, as an assistant coach with the Barrie Soccer Club, he a dedicated mentor to youth and uses his lived experiences to help youth see their value and worth, through positive coaching and tactical skills training and he gives them confidence to be the best version of themselves on and off the pitch.
Want to meet Marcel and the other UPlifters? Come to our OPEN HOUSE!
The UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice & Inclusion is coming soon and we want you to see our new space first!
You're invited to join the UPlifters and the Board of Directors on November, 29th, 2022 to:
• Connect with Changemakers
• Engage in Discussion around Equity, Social Justice and Inclusion
• Meet The Founders of BLM Canada
• UPlift Black Artist Collective Showcase
• Get Updated on 2023 Centre Programming
2 options to attend!
November 29, 2022
Day: 12pm-2pm
Evening: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where:
12 Dunlop st E, Downtown Barrie
Light refreshments will be available.
Come Celebrate Giving Tuesday with US!
Register by scanning the barcode or click the link in bio!

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