Vibe & Thrive

Inspiring Our Black Youth To Vibe & Thrive in Barrie

Making Change, a Black-led non-profit organization, is excited to bring “Vibe & Thrive” -  Black Mentor Speaker event on November 20, 2024, from 7 - 9 p.m., at Shak’s World in Barrie. The free event for youth will feature prominent Black mentors from music, TV, and sports, sharing their powerful stories and lived experiences with local Black youth and empowering them to make positive choices for their futures. Our speakers include Spider Jones (Boxer, Podcaster), Isan Jupiter (Music host), Rasta Phil (Music producer), and Michael Williams (former MuchMusic VJ).

When asked why we need events like this, guest speaker/mentor Michael Williams shares, “To inspire young people to look at options and opportunities they have yet to consider in life and education.” Attendees will be given gift swag bags and prizes containing great local business and organization donations to enhance their experience and leave a lasting impression. There will also be catered refreshments from a new Caribbean restaurant called “Patty & Pop Cafe & Bakery,” found at 121 Wellington St W, Barrie, in the Rexall building.  

Making Change looks forward to bringing another “Vibe & Thrive” event in February with a new and unique lineup of incredible speakers with the same theme as next week’s event. For more information on Making Change and to register youth for this free event, visit our website at www.MakingChangeSC.com. Anyone requiring assistance to get to the event can email connect@makingchangesc.com.  Thank you to our partner, PARSC (Parents Against Racism Simcoe County), and the funding support from Public Safety Canada—Building Safer Communities Fund. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.