UpGrade Media Arts Schools, Inc.’s mission is to amplify students’ voices through film, radio, television, recording arts and podcasting.  Our students’ voices speak of a variety of histories, experiences and stories, and our success depends on their ability to self-actualize and learn while authentically and boldly sharing about their lived experiences in a supportive and nurturing environment.  We stand firm in anti-racism and inclusion and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, national origin (ancestry), or disability, in any of our activities or operations.