Sport For Peace

Sport For Peace

All across the world, sport can be used as a vehicle for connecting individuals, promoting positive traditions, and empowering communities. In honor of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, celebrated on April 6th, we asked Up2Us VISTAs: “How can sports be used as a tool for promoting peace?”

[WATCH] Young Voices Series, Episode 6: Exploring Race, Class and Privilege in Sports

[WATCH] Young Voices Series, Episode 6: Exploring Race, Class and Privilege in Sports

Up2Us Sports' Young Voices Series is a series of one-hour virtual events in collaboration with their partner organizations, that give youth an opportunity to speak about the issues that affect them and their communities most.

[READ] Global Sport Matters | Respect Us!

[READ] Global Sport Matters | Respect Us!

The 2021 NCAA Basketball tournament brought forth several call outs on the disparity between the men's and women's marketing, accommodations, and more. Dr. Ahada McCummings asserts that while this is an age-old battle, it's past due to give women and girls in sport the respect they deserve.

Ways to Model a Healthy Relationship with Food for Youth

Ways to Model a Healthy Relationship with Food for Youth

March is National Nutrition Month! This year, the theme is “Personalize Your Plate.” What our plate looks like is going to depend on many factors such as access, socioeconomic status, time, personal goals, activity levels, genetics, preferences, and cultural backgrounds. Bodies come in all shapes and sizes and all are worthy of love, acceptance, and nourishment.

AmeriCorps Week 2021: #WeAreAmeriCorps

AmeriCorps Week 2021: #WeAreAmeriCorps

The past year has been one of immense heartache and sadness. Through it all, however, a dedicated group of people have answered the call to serve: AmeriCorps Members. They all answered the call for different reasons, but the overall goal was to give back and put their neighbors first to help heal the country, despite all of the obstacles happening around them.