UPlift Black News
The UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion is now OPEN!
A space to dream, create, connect and organize for social good.
The UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion is connecting to the community through community engagements initiatives, arts, wellness and professional development programs and establishing a safe place to organize for social good. Located in downtown Barrie at 12 Dunlop St E. The Centre hosts the UP BeatBox Creative Studio, a multi-use/multi-purpose shared wellness/event space with the Bliss (2) wellness collective and is the head office for UPlift Black.
Thank you Weirdo Visions (https://www.instagram.com/weirdovisions/) for capturing our Open House event!
On the 2nd anniversary of George Floyd’s death, President and founder of UPlift Black, Shelly Skinner still wants to know “Where has all the rage gone?”
On the 2nd anniversary of the death of George Floyd, founder of UPlift Black, Shelly Skinner, reflects on the beginnings of the social justice equity organization. “We are leading the way on what an equity organization should look like; we have leaders who appreciate...
Media Statement Condemning the Attack on Krystal Brooks Election Signs
UPlift Black stands with Krystal Brooks and against all forms of hate With heavy hearts, we once again release a statement condemning hatred. Krystal Brooks, an Indigenous woman and Ontario Green Party candidate for North Simcoe, was the victim of a targeted attack...
Media Statement Buffalo Attack
UPlift Black Advocacy and Accountability Council calls for continued vigilance, support after deadly attack by white supremacist in Buffalo, NY Like many others, we were horrified to see the news about the mass shooting rooted in white supremacy that targeted Black...
Call for Writers & Bloggers
info@upliftblack.org Are you a writer or blogger who lives in Simcoe County? Then we want YOU to join our UPlift Black Artist Collective.
Words Matter
info@upliftblack.org About this event Words Matter is an initiative of UPlift Black with the support of the Barrie Public Library. Created to demonstrate the power of language. The words we use can encourage and uplift spirits or contribute to creating an environment...
UPlift Black Youth
info@upliftblack.org UPlift Black YOUth was created because we recognized the need for Black youth to have a safe place to share their experiences and have a community that understands their cultures and challenges. This program runs during the school year and...
Community Survey
Media Statement IWD Attack
MEDIA STATEMENT March 8, 2022UPlift Black condemns attack on Shelly Skinner at International Women's Day Event. Uplift Black calls for increased protection at virtual eventsShelly Skinner, president and founder of UPlift Black was the victim of a racist and homophobic...
2022 Simcoe County Black History Month Kick-Off
Tickets Community organizations are kicking-off Black History Month with a virtual celebration of Black history, art, music, and culture. About this event All are welcome to virtually attend the Simcoe County Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration on Friday,...