‘We wanted to do something to help uplift and boost the spirits of Black youth in the community…’
The death of George Floyd in late May created a strong demand for justice across the globe, even reaching Simcoe County.
Out of this tragedy and the protests that followed, UPlift Black was born, a Black-led not-for-profit organization aimed at enhancing the visibility and socio-economic development of Black communities based in Simcoe Muskoka.
“We wanted to do something to help…
