ABOUT US
UPlift Black is a Black and 2SLGBTQI+ led not for profit and Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion based in Barrie, Ontario. UPlifting Black, Indigenous, Racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurs, Artists, Creatives and Social Justice activists through anti-discriminatory, culturally relevant professional development programming
Mission
At UPlift Black, we are working alongside community partners to UPlift the wellbeing of Black, Indigenous, Racialized and 2SLGBTQI+ people locally and educate nationally on combating anti-Black racism and discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation in Canada.
Our ultimate goal is true equity through a conscious and UPlifted community.
Vision
UPlift Black creates a social impact that is culturally based and anchored in 2SLGBTQI+ inclusivity, rooted in disability justice and works in solidarity with Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island.
We understand the importance of considering intersectionality and the multiplicity of oppression and privilege in social justice movements.
Values
