Equality & Diversity
Lindsay Aerts
‘It felt Islamophobic,’ Utah Muslims speak out over post from Utah lawmaker
Members of the Utah Muslim community are speaking out after a social media post from a Utah lawmaker, accusing the representative of making vague post that incited hateful comments.19 days ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
LGBTQ+ community rallying for hospitalized business owner’s recovery
The LGBTQ+ community is supporting a beloved business owner this weekend, with a special event aimed to aid in his recovery.23 days ago
Michael Houck
Report shows which companies are ‘championing’ Utah’s women in the workplace
A new report from the Utah Women and Leadership Project highlights 100 companies that are supporting women in the workplace and suggests ways other companies could improve.1 month ago
Carlysle Price
Utah awarded $8 million to expand affordable housing for people with disabilities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the Utah $8 million to expand the supply of housing and supportive services for low-income people with disabilities Wednesday.1 month ago
Carlysle Price
Free concert, organization raises awareness of SLC homelessness
Hands of Hope is putting on a free, live music concert on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to raise awareness of homelessness in the city. According to the Point-In-Time count, the 2023 estimated homeless population was 2,297 people.3 months ago
Karah Brackin
Grand opening of ¡Vamos! Health
Making steps toward inclusivity, !Vamos! Health is empowering Hispanic, Latino, and minority groups with a clinic in West Valley City.3 months ago
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com
Salt Lake County Library offers free period products at all branches
All 18 branches of the county library system now provide free tampons and pads in women's and unisex restrooms, and Baker says this change makes the difference between patrons staying to utilize library services or going home.3 months ago
Brian Carlson
Salt Lake Bees remember Hall of Famer Willie Mays on Juneteenth
The Salt Lake Bees wore throwback jerseys of an all-African American team from 1906 in honor of player Willie Mays and Juneteenth.3 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Utah lawmakers vote to block federal protections for LGBTQ+ students under Title IX
Utah lawmakers convened in a special session on Juneteenth to declare the state's intent not to follow a federal rule providing anti-discrimination protections to transgender youth.3 months ago
Shelby Lofton
‘I think people get scared because it’s talking about slavery’: Weber State students, staff pause to celebrate and honor Juneteenth
Weber State University students and staff gathered on campus to reflect and celebrate Juneteenth.3 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla, KSL NewsRadio
Report finds fewer Utah workers experiencing sexual harassment
An update from the Utah Women & Leadership Project addresses sexual harassment complaints across the state and concludes Utah is seeing fewer sexual harassment reports.3 months ago
Carlysle Price
Justice Department finds Utah segregating people with disabilities
The Justice Department announced Tuesday that Utah is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, segregating Utahns with intellectual and developmental disabilities.3 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Weber State to axe Black, Latino, other cultural centers to comply with new diversity law
Weber State University will eliminate cultural centers for Black, Latino and other students to comply with the new Utah law targeting diversity initiatives.3 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Two local authors highlight the importance of family history for AAPI month
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is coming to a close, and two local authors are talking about their new books highlighting the importance of family history.4 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Woman creates custom designed signs, drawing inspiration from her heritage
A popular way some families honor their 2024 grad is displaying a huge banner with their photo and name on it. Vania Lautaha has perfected this art in a unique way – drawing inspiration from her Samoan heritage.4 months ago
Peter Smith, Associated Press
United Methodists remove anti-gay language from their official teachings
The United Methodist Church overturned its 40-year ban on gay clergy Wednesday, marking a historic shift in the church’s stance on homosexuality.5 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Japantown advocates push for preservation of downtown street amid NHL stadium plans
A little-known but impactful section of Salt Lake City's downtown is soon to be at the center of a new vision for the city.6 months ago
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
A Japanese court says denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
A Japanese high court has ruled that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent government action to address the lack of any law allowing for such unions.6 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
University of Utah highlights positive impacts of equity, diversity and inclusion programs
The University of Utah has produced a new 'scorecard' highlighting the positive impacts of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives that face revamping due to new state legislation.7 months ago
Shelby Lofton
Parents of female student-athlete at the center of controversy call on school board member to resign
The parents of a female student-athlete are calling on board member Natalie Cline to resign after she posted insinuating their daughter was a boy, yielding hateful comments.7 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Is it really different for women walking at night than men? This study has new evidence
A new BYU study shows visual evidence that walking at night is a different experience for men and women.7 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Utah House OKs bill prohibiting employers from imposing racial beliefs on workers
A measure that would prohibit employers from requiring employees to ascribe to certain beliefs related to race, color, sex or national origin has passed the Utah House.8 months ago
Eliza Kruczynski, WFSB
USPS unveils 47th Black Heritage Stamp honoring civil rights activist and New Haven native
The Greater New Haven NAACP and the United States Postal Service revealed that Constance Baker Motley is now on the USPS 47th Black Heritage Stamp.8 months ago
