The heartbeat of the Spokane Black Joy Uplift is celebrating the people of East Central Spokane who fight every day for community, for legacy, and for this essential Black Joy.

This is the spirit within: Black Joy, a strength that need not wait for permission. We create it ourselves, a warmth comparable to soul food that revives the soul. It is the memory of neighborhood children gathering, playing together, walking to the stores, and people lifting one another up. It is the deep work of building what we need for ourselves—learning and growing in a safe space.

Black Joy is the resounding success born of resilience and hope, a profound pride that seeds generational wealth. It is the vision of seeing our children, grandchildren, and all community children flourishing, a promise fulfilled across generations.

This joy is a force, contagious and vibrant with color. It is found everyday, in coming to work and seeing faces that reflect your own, collaborating for the enduring health of the community. There is nothing else like Black Joy; it cannot be imitated, yet it is instantly understood no matter where you are in the world.

We love you Spokane!