UPRISE! is an annual conference hosted by LSC featuring BIPOC Leaders, Activists & Educators from across the country. Join us as we highlight BIPOC Voices - EVERYONE is welcomed to attend. For four years UPRISE was virtual, celebrating its 5th year in 2026 in-person at the Baltimore Playhouse!

From the Producers: The goal is to highlight People of Color in Leather & Kink to create a safe space and supportive event for our underserved yet passionate Communities of Color as well as our allies, advocates, and friends.  Creating a successful event will without question demonstrate to the broader kink community the power, value, and wealth of knowledge and experience People of Color have to show up, support, and educate in WIITWD.