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!

Media Statement Buffalo 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...

Words Matter
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
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...

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