IUPUI Upward Bound

07/27/2026

Inhale. Exhale. Breathe. There is so much clarity that one can render in a single breath. There is so much stillness that one can find in a single breath. There is so much comfort that we can all find in our breath. Thank you, Deshon McClain “De’shon Paradise Bey ” 🇲🇦✨🪶👑, for leading two amazing yoga workshops for our scholars. You are such a special human, your light is important, and it is a genuine guide for Upward Bound scholars.

From the kids you served, to the kid in you, thank you! Continue to heal and inspire others to do the same. Deshon is the one if you need a yoga workshop, a lesson on healing, an invitation to remember who you are, or a guide to showing up with intention.

07/22/2026

Legacy includes the things that we are and the things we create. We are both a brand and creators of them. Upward Bound scholars toured Team Image Headquarters Team Image with David Khan and Monty Matuka learning the planning, designing, manufacturing, and quality control behind successful brands. Legacy requires intention and scholars learned this firsthand, and from the best example in the city of Indianapolis, MELI MELI. More. Equality. Less. Ignorance. is the epitome of an intentional brand that is louder than fashion . It is a brand breaking barriers and creating an unforgettable community in the process. Scholars observed the newest and compelling MELI Motorsports II fashion film narrated by Anthony Murdock II, J.D.

We are Building a Legacy in a Different World! That is our theme for the year. Yes, we are excited for Netflix US reboot of a Different World this September! Thank you, Team Image, for continuing to make shirts that make statements. It’s a blessing to have amazing partnerships.

07/21/2026

Young people need space. Young people need attention. Young people need our time. This is true especially for our young men. Upward Bound male students were nurtured, loved on, and cared for in their personalized workshop created by Sean Washington and Taron Schumpert Lead Your Lineage Lead Your Lineage Podcast

Our young men are destined to break generational curses and lead lives that will inspire others to do the same. Young people deserve workshops with Lead Your Lineage, book them! Imagine a world where we are all capable of making room for others to follow, partake, and thrive. The work starts now.

youngmenmatter

05/13/2026

🎓Senior spotlight: Meet Manny, an Arsenal Technical High School senior. He hopes to combine his love for sports and business by pursuing a career as a sports manager.

Stay tuned to see where he will be attending this fall!

05/13/2026

🎓Senior spotlight: Meet Jaide, a Crispus Attucks High School senior and talented poet. She has dreams of creating some of the greatest films this generation has ever seen. Movies are her happy place. Words are her companion.

Stay tuned for where she will be attending this fall!

05/11/2026

🎓Senior Spotlight: Meet Emily, a Crispus Attucks High School senior. She has dreams of using the law to fight for the fair and just treatment of immigrants.

She will be first enlisting in the military and then will later pursue an undergraduate degree.

05/11/2026

🎓Senior Spotlight: Meet Courtney, a Crispus Attucks High School senior and certified main character. He has dreams of gracing the stages and films as a performer.

Stay tuned for where he will be attending this fall!

04/29/2026

There is so much power in movement. There is so much freedom in movement. There is so much power within each of us. Thank you Kim Dunham for leading such a powerful workshop. Your light and knowledge are so valued, you are a reminder to all young people that within each of them is calm and peace. The world can be chaotic, but we each have the power to move with calm and intentionality. That is sometimes the greatest lesson, learning to move well in a world that doesn’t always want you to. 
 
If you would like to take yoga classes, or interested in a yoga workshop please reach out to Kim!

04/27/2026