Equality & Diversity
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Sunday Edition: Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson and Khosrow Semnani
This week on Sunday Edition, Doug Wright sits down with Utah's Lieutenant Governor, Deidre Henderson and Iranian-American community leader Khosrow Semnani.16 days ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Sold out ‘WOW Fashion Show’ celebrates International Women’s Day
Wednesday is International Women's Day, and the Women of the World organization is hosting a fashion show and gala.21 days ago
Ayanna Likens
Study: African American and Black adults are more likely to suffer from mental illness than white adults
A recent NAMI study shows that African American and Black adults in the U.S. are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress.29 days ago
Sydnee Gonzalez
Bill banning diversity, equity offices in higher education is converted into study
Senate Bill 283 — which originally would've banned diversity, equity and inclusion offices and officers in Utah higher education — has been converted to an interim study instead.29 days ago
Tamara Vaifanua
‘Black, Bold and Brilliant’ film series showcases Black culture through cinema
Local filmmakers showcase Black History Month with a documentary focusing on the secret daughter of jazz musician Louis Armstrong.1 month ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: School Voucher, Abortion, Transgender Surgery Bills
This week on Sunday Edition, Doug dives into a number of controversial bills that have sailed through the legislature during the first few weeks of this year's legislative session.2 months ago
Shelby Lofton
Utah ski industry works to bring diversity to the slopes through ‘Discover Winter’ program
A Utah ski and snowboarding group wants to bring more diversity to the sports by giving minority communities a chance to hit the slopes.2 months ago
Jed Boal
SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall grades 2022 city goals and accomplishments
In a one-on-one interview, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the city has substantially reduced violent crime since its peak in 2021.2 months ago
Michael Locklear
Utahns react to mass shooting in California near Lunar New Year festival
Utah’s Asian American community and elected officials are responding to the Monterey Park shooting that killed ten people in California near the Lunar New Year festival.2 months ago
Jed Boal
Utah Jazz and human rights commission bring students together to focus on MLK
The Utah Jazz celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday by hosting an educational workshop and basketball clinic for 50 middle school students.2 months ago
Karah Brackin
Salt Lake City officials, first responders, and volunteers team up for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Many Salt Lake City officials, first responders, and volunteers gathered on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day of Service to help the Utah Food Bank.2 months ago
Shelby Lofton
‘A dream come true’: Tooele City Fire Dept. hires first female firefighter
The Tooele City Fire Department hired its first ever female firefighter.4 months ago
Mike Anderson
Cache County school officials consider new policies on displaying political symbols
The Cache County School District is planning to change its policy on how teachers display possible political symbols in the classroom, with Logan City School District considering similar changes.4 months ago
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MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press
Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
The Senate has passed bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.4 months ago
Oren Liebermann, Eric Levenson and Travis Caldwell, CNN
Navy petty officer who helped disarm Colorado nightclub shooter speaks out for first time
Thomas James, one of the two men who helped disarm a shooter during last week's mass shooting inside Club Q in Colorado Springs, issued his first statement about his role in the attack on Sunday.4 months ago
Associated Press
Russian Duma gives LGBTQ ‘propaganda’ bill final approval
Russian lawmakers have given their final approval to a bill that significantly expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights in the country.4 months ago
Mike Anderson
Utah groups hopes to bridge religious and LGBTQ communities
Local groups in Utah are working to help people in the LGBTQ community feel more welcome and more understood.4 months ago
Shelby Lofton
Two Utah couples feel targeted after pride flag theft, vandalism
Two gay couples in Utah feel unsafe after their pride flags were vandalized from their homes.4 months ago
Dan Rascon
‘Luz de las Naciones’ returns after a two-year hiatus
The colorful, festive, and lively Latin America Celebration returned to the Conference Center in Salt Lake City this weekend.5 months ago
Karah Brackin
‘Becoming Outdoor Women’ aims to empower Utah women with outdoor skills
Through “Becoming Outdoor Women,” a nonprofit educational program new to the state, the goal is for Utah women to develop confidence in those skills and, in turn, themselves.6 months ago
CRISTIANA MESQUITA, Associated Press
Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage
Cuba is holding a rare referendum on an unusually contentious law — a government-backed code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt.6 months ago
Mike Anderson
Utah State University forms new division, focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion
Utah State University is pushing toward better diversity, equity, and inclusion with an all-new department bearing that name.7 months ago
Matthew Delmont Dartmouth College
The story behind TV’s first iconic interracial kiss on ‘Star Trek’ with Nichelle Nichols
The smooch is not a romantic one. But in 1968 to show a Black woman kissing a white man was a daring move.8 months ago
