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Repost from @therainbowclubofsgb • 🌈 On Tuesd

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🌈 On Tuesday June 6th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the @cplcollingwood, you have the chance to sign up for one of @upliftblackorg most popular workshops - 2SLGBTQI+ safe space training! 🌈
This presentation is as it integrates components from all the workshops UPlift Black offers to provide an in-depth overview of Canada’s colonial
history and the systemic and anti-Black racism that continues to persist in Canada’s modern society. Over this 3-part (2 hours/session) workshop, participants will explore key themes
listed below.
- The history of Black migration to Canada and the meaning of decolonization
- Key Themes
- Program Description
- Intersectionality, gender and racial diversity, & 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusivity
- Anti-Black racism, systemic racism and white supremacy & privilege
- The impact of microaggressions & allyship
Visit the event calendar on our website or click the link in our bio to purchase your tickets! $20 each.
#cwpride23

🙌🏾 We’re so pumped for this virtual event

🙌🏾 We’re so pumped for this virtual event hosted by @bmhcmtl 🙌🏾
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Meet our panelist for our May 16th event "Reconnecting Through Black Radical Hope" Tru Stewart of @upliftblackorg !
With firsthand experience of social injustice, Tru Stewart saw the need to advocate for Black and 2SLGBTQl+ individuals and toils tirelessly to uplift racialized and disparaged communities. Tru is an ambassador for Rainbow Railroad, the organization that helped him to seek refuge from Jamaica to Canada due homophobic laws in his home country. As a multi-disciplinary artist Tru uses creative projects as a healthy outlet to express himself. Currently, Tru can be found throughout the arts and media scene taking up opportunities to use art as an access point to heal and connect while bringing awareness through storytelling. At UPlift Black, Tru is the Arts, Culture and Media Director and Education consultant. With an Anti-Oppressive open mind, Tru refuses to be boxed in a frame. In addition to his trans identity, Tru reserves his birthright to be a feminist. As an UPlifter, Tru uses his experiences as a driving force to create systemic change.
Stay tuned as we unravel our other event panelists and make sure to register to this online event, link in bio! 🔗
Co-Hosted with the @blackhealingcentre 🫶🏾

It’s time to do better “so called” Canada.

It’s time to do better “so called” Canada.
Declare MMIWG2S a National State of Emergency.
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This Inuk woman is calling for Canada to declare ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people a national emergency.
“There is a genocide happening,” said Nikki Komaksiutiksak, the executive director of Tunngasugit, an Inuit resource centre based in Winnipeg.
The House of Commons recently adopted the motion on unanimous consent.
CBC News asked the federal government if it will declare a national emergency but did not receive a clear answer.
The motion, originally presented by NDP MP Leah Gazan of Winnipeg Centre, also calls on the government to create and fund a public alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Like Amber Alerts for missing children, a Red Dress Alert would send emergency notifications to the public when an Indigenous woman, girl or two-spirit person goes missing.
#MMIWG #Canada #CBCNews #CBC #Winnipeg #Ottawa

Today at 6pm. UPlift will be there. Repost from

Today at 6pm. UPlift will be there.
Repost from @huroniatransitionhomes
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Join Athena's Sexual Assault Centre at the Rotunda in City Hall at 6pm for Take Back the Night, and demand an end to sexual abuse and gender-based violence. ⁠
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Come and visit with other community organizations that operate across Barrie and Simcoe County, enjoy some food, music, and learn from our guest speakers! ⁠
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After the rally, starting at 7pm, you can join us for a sidewalk march through downtown Barrie, where we will be LOUD in our demand for an end to this crisis. ⁠
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#TBTN2023 #athenassac ⁠#endgenderbasedviolence #takingittothestreets #joinus #upliftblack #lgbt #huroniatransitionhomes #barrieontario

It’s time to do the most ✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️

It’s time to do the most ✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈
Get your signs ready and show UP today at 3pm.
TRAÑS RIGHTS = HUMAN RIGHTS
Defend Drag Storytime
The Rainbow Crosswalk
2SLGBTQI+ Communities
Show up in all your colours to a Special Council Meeting of Springwater Township to show your support.
Wednesday, May 3 • 3 PM •
2231 Nursery Road, Minesing

Tonight! Repost from @upbeatboxstudio • I said

Tonight!
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I said people are you ready?!?!??!
Open Stage, Open mic, Talent Showcase. Show UP & show out, in a fun, safe, supportive space for artists and creatives of all disciplines!
The UP BeatBox is a nurturing environment for all artists and a welcoming space to our community.
Open Stage was created to give artists a space to shine and practice their artistic discipline. Storytelling,
spoken word , poetry, rappers, singers, musicians, dancers, fashion designers and models, drag performers, comedians, ballroom kiki performers, come one, come all!
In addition to nurturing arts we'll have some cultural nourishment also, an Afrocentric coffee bar, featuring Ethiopian Coffee, Hot Chocolate and Popcorn!
You won’t find anything like these North of Tkaronto!
See you soon! Don’t forget to register by scanning the QR code!
#Artist #Music #Band #Dragqueen #Rapper #Singer #SpokenWord #Poetry #BeatBox #community

The UPlifters had the absolute pleasure of being i

The UPlifters had the absolute pleasure of being invited to educate and help facilitate a frank discussion about anti-Black racism within 2SLGBTQI+ “safe spaces” with the @pridetoronto team last week. Big shout out to Lee Modupeh Anasi Freeman for joining us and facilitating a discussion around gender exploration with their GenderSense workshop.
Thank you Pride Toronto for trusting @upliftblackorg to lead this important conversation.
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We’re here for the UPlift 🫴🏾
To book your UPlift Learning session contact Shelly-Ann at shelly@upliftblack.org

Be Proud, Speak OUT! Calling YOUth age 16 to 28!

Be Proud, Speak OUT!
Calling YOUth age 16 to 28!
Join UPlift Black for a in person 4 week program to learn about gender based violence and its impact on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at the UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion.
To learn more email proud@upliftblack.org or scan the QR code For more information!
Thank you and Big UPS to our project partner @egalecanada 🫶🏾🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

It's time to meet the UPlifters...Raquel Beals! R

It's time to meet the UPlifters...Raquel Beals!
Raquel Beals (she/her) is an upcoming Social Worker who is delighted to be joining UPlift Black as a placement student. Raquel is passionate about learning the intersection of sexism and racism and how race knowledge is produced, organized, and regulated.
Raquel has obtained a wealth of knowledge and experience from various work opportunities. She has worked as Counsellor in the youth mental health service sector. This work opportunity enabled Raquel to develop her advocacy and social justice counselling skills. She believes it is vital for counsellors to prioritize social justice in counselling practices. Currently, Raquel is employed as a Site Observer for Supervised Parenting Access Program. She is supporting and directing adults and children who are in high conflict relationships.
Raquel is looking forward to further extending her knowledge on anti-racism education with Uplift Black. She believes that individuals need to understand how to advocate for equitable treatment for themselves and others.

The uplifters attended @paiges_passion_rocks. We b

The uplifters attended @paiges_passion_rocks. We brought the fun. Obvi. 🤘🏾
Thank you @katchabot and @mtav_audiovisualservices for the invite to this important fundraiser in support of @rvh_foundation for cancer research. 🙏🏾🫶🏾
#blackjoy #fundraiser #rockmusic #livemusic #emergingartist #outandabout #uplifters #liveevents #supportlocal #bettertogether #wedoingthemost

Today April 13, 2023 is International Day of Pink

Today April 13, 2023 is International Day of Pink 💓, A day to imagine and fight for a more inclusive world. On International day of Pink, you can take part by encouraging young people to challenge social norms, ask more of their educators, and stand up against bullying towards their 2SLGBTQIA+ peers.
The theme this year is “Courage”.
Join UPlift Black as we stand together with our communities to take courageous steps for systemic change.
#internationaldayofpink #2SLGBTQIA #Inclusion #belonging #safespace #becourageous #leavealegacy #supporttheyouth #goyourownway #inspired #upliftblack #blm #queer #transisbeautiful #dayofpink2023

Repost from President and Founder @becomingshellya

Repost from President and Founder @becomingshellyann
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There is no pie 🥧 it was all a lie.
The only way up is to UPlift 🫴🏾🫶🏾
Thank you @canadianblackchamber for inviting me to participate in the Young Entrepreneurs Panel at the inaugural Black Business Expo on March 27th.
I’m not satisfied but oh so hopeful 🤞🏾
Let’s keep biggin’ UP each other 💪🏾
@upliftblackorg @upbeatboxstudio
#bladkownedbusiness #youngentrepreneur #mentorship #accelerateyourblackbusiness #upliftblack #entrepreneur #business #businessexpo

Georgian College and UPlift Black are hosting a co

Georgian College and UPlift Black are hosting a community conversation around the lived experience of Black YOUth in Simcoe County. We’re seeking Black YOUth between the ages of 16-24 years to participate and they will receive a $100 honorarium and a hot lunch.
When: Friday, March 31, 2023.
Where: UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion at 12 Dunlop St E in Downtown Barrie
Time: 11am – 3pm
To register as a participant scan the barcode on the last slide or click the link in bio!
Please note we have limited spots available.
Thank you for your time and interest!
@georgiancollege @upliftblackorg

We’re so pumped for this! On March 29, 2023, U

We’re so pumped for this!
On March 29, 2023, UPlift Black and Future Black Female presents…
“Black Futures - Creating Career Pathways for the Black GEN Z Workforce”
With Keynote Speaker, Keziah Osei (Keyz to your Home Renovations) who will speak on her own pathway to success to become the first Black woman contractor to be hired for HGTV Network.
Debora Opoku-Mulder from Georgian College Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging department at Georgian College will introduce and moderate the panel of student speakers for a panel discussion on
“What is the Vision for OUR Black Futures?”
A call to action discussion on how the community can show UP for Black Youth shared BY local Black YOUth
from Simcoe County District School Board.
Students at Simcoe County District School board who want to attend this event will need to connect with their local high school to join in.
We’re better when we all work together.
Thank you to our supporters
@fblackfemale @scdsb @enchantenetwork @georgiancollege @keyzreno

Today! Repost from @captainunclezaddy • "We Kee

Today!
Repost from @captainunclezaddy
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"We Keep Us Safe: safety and self-protection workshop for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community"
Wednesday March 15
7-9pm
12 Dunlop st E
Uplift Black Center for Social Justice and Inclusion
All-ages//PWYC
#wekeepussafe #safteyfirst #knowyourrights #2slgbtqia #gay #lesbian #bisexual #nonbinary #transgender #genderqueer #gendernonconforming #workshop #Toronto #Barrie #Newmarket #Hamilton #Orillia #fyp #transliberationfront #armtranswomen
DM us for more information or contact @captainunclezaddy 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

It’s time Simcoe County…are you ready for our

It’s time Simcoe County…are you ready for our very first Kiki Kids workshop featuring the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance and Freedom School Toronto?
At UPlift Black we are Queering Black History with a look back to the Kiki Ballroom community, who were instrumental in shaping both the Pride liberation movement and Queer culture across the globe!
What’s the history of Kiki Ballroom?
Ballroom culture, which originated during the Harlem Renaissance as far back as the 1920s, allows Queer people to express their authentic selves through pageantry and performance that’s glamorous, fun, engaging, and affirming. Ballroom was born out of a need to create space for Black and Brown LGBT+ people to feel safe and in community with each other, free from the racist, homophobic, and transphobic constraints that society had placed upon them. It was within these spaces that Black and Brown LGBTQ+ people could be whoever they wanted to be. Kiki is born from this ballroom culture.
To honour its roots, Kiki is as diverse as our community is: Black and White, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, Brown and Latinx, citizens and newcomers, cisgender and transgender, Queer and questioning, binary and non-binary, young and old m, all make up the fabric of our community. We are a community in solidarity composed of many unique individuals, perspectives, and experiences, and this is what makes us strong.
Our community deserves to Kiki!
Today, the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance and Toronto Freedom School takes the magic and impact of Kiki ballroom and brings it to our community.
Thank you to the City of Barrie and the Enchante Network for supporting this event!
The deets:
When: March 18, 2023
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Location: UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion,
12 Dunlop St E, Barrie, ON L4M 1A3
Everyone is welcome (allies come thru!)
Register here or by visiting the link in bio!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/559242558547
At UPlift Black we are Loud and Proud!
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On #InternationalWomensDay, hundreds of community

On #InternationalWomensDay, hundreds of community organizations from across Canada have signed a statement declaring there is no gender equality without trans women.
#TransWomenAreWomen
To keep trans communities safe and protected, concrete action is needed, now more than ever to address anti-trans hate.
We have endorsed the following calls to action to address anti-trans hate:
We call upon the Government of Canada to ensure that trans communities are included in the forthcoming National Action Plan to Combat Hate, and supported with dedicated resources allocated to fighting anti-trans hate
We call upon civil society organizations across Canada to accelerate efforts to affirm, engage, employ, and uplift trans and gender diverse people
We call upon all feminists to proclaim that feminism must be trans-inclusive, and that there’s no gender equality without trans women
Sign the statement here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e 1FAIpQLSdeLyDkFh4YCnkBebRI1Dk0WBomPSPHBy2ZXFKLIo4-YjK2ig/alreadyresponded
@ccgsd.ccdgs
@blacktranslivesmatters
@blmcanada

🙌🏾 We’re excited to announce that our UPli

🙌🏾 We’re excited to announce that our UPlifter, Honey Johnson is delivering their first panel talk during Coffee Talks, an International Women's Day event brought to you by YMCA Simcoe Muskoka and United Way Simcoe Muskoka.
This years theme is
#Embrace Equity 🙌🏾
Guest Speakers:
Honey Johnson
UPlift Black 🤘🏾
Chantal McNeily
BACS Investment Advisor - RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Michele MacDonald
President Barrie & District Labour Council
Location:
YMCA Immigrant Services -
320 Bayfield St. Barrie, ON L4M 3C1
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Coffee and snacks provided
For more information, contact
Laura Kelly at laura.kelly@sm.ymca.ca or
Susan Kulkarni at
skulkarni@uwsimcoemuskoka

To start off the week, we’re sharing some great

To start off the week, we’re sharing some great tips from Allyson, a Social Work Student who is doing her placement as an UPlifter through her program at Lakehead University @mylakehead 🙌🏾
Times have changed and respectful disability language is becoming the norm. Thanks to the Disability Rights Movement, advocacy for positive societal change has improved how people with disabilities are talked about in places like the media or in everyday conversations.
It’s important that people are aware of the meaning behind the words they use when talking to, referring to, or working with the Disability Community. Disrespectful language can make people feel excluded and can be a barrier to full participation. In connection to this, the use of language and words describing people with disabilities has changed over time.
Use the guide above to learn the most respectful terms and UP your accessibility language! 🙂
- Allyson Massiah

Come thru! Live Jam, Poetry Slam and Open Mic nig

Come thru!
Live Jam, Poetry Slam and Open Mic night tonight @upbeatboxstudio!

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