Equality & Diversity
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.1 month 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.1 month 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.2 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 months ago
Brooke Schultz, Associated Press/Report for America
Battle to change Native American logos continues, as some communities are reinstating them
A passionate student letter prompted a southern Pennsylvania school district to change its Native American logo years ago. But the mascot is back after a conservative school board acted on its campaign promise to reinstate it.3 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah Legislature passes bathroom privacy bill, restricts transgender access
A wild week on Utah's Capitol Hill has ended with a bill that dictates who can use which bathroom in government buildings. As of Friday evening, the bill was waiting for a signature from Gov. Spencer Cox.3 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Utah House OKs final version of diversity, equity, inclusion bill; now it goes to Gov. Cox
Utah lawmakers have reached accord on the proposed overhaul of diversity, equity and inclusion programming at the state's public universities after about a week and a half of debate.3 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Utah Senate passes diversity, equity and inclusion bill; Democrats voice strong opposition
The Senate sponsor of a diversity, equity and inclusion bill says the measure will augment academic freedom on college campuses and foster equality of opportunity.3 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Transgender bathroom access reversed in second major bill change by Utah Senate
For the second day in a row, a major change was made to a bill dealing with transgender bathroom access and privacy spaces.3 months ago
Brianna Chavez
Presbyterian church in Sandy vandalized, pride flag on display stolen
The pastor of a Presbyterian church in Sandy said the church was first vandalized and then had their pride flag stolen within a span of two weeks.3 months ago
KSL TV
Transgender bathroom bill revised: bill moves forward
A bill involving transgender bathroom use has passed a second reading in the Senate following significant changes.3 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake City and SL County mayors warn of fallout from 2 controversial bills
A bill to overhaul Diversity Equity and Inclusion offices is moving quickly through the legislature, along with a bill that assigns rules for transgender bathroom access.3 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Bill to replace diversity offices in schools and government entities passes first hurdle
A bill to replace diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at Utah's colleges, K-12 schools, and governmental entities cleared its first legislative hurdle Wednesday.3 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Utah lawmaker introduces transgender bathroom bill with requirement for unisex facilities
SALT LAKE CITY — Transgender issues will once again take center stage during the upcoming legislative session after one Utah lawmaker introduced a bill to restrict access for transgender individuals to restrooms and locker rooms in government-owned facilities. The bill also includes requirements that taxpayer-funded buildings provide more unisex or single-occupant restrooms and similar facilities in an […]3 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Utah ‘educational equity’ rule faces repeal as state GOP links it to critical race theory
Critical race theory simmers on as a point of conflict in Utah.3 months ago
Michael Houck
U of U set to discontinue ‘diversity questions’ from its hiring process
The University of Utah announced it will remove diversity questions from its hiring process due to statements from Utah's elected leaders.4 months ago
Katija Stjepovic and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Utah study shows the realities of women’s experiences in the Beehive State
A new research synopsis from the Utah Women and Leadership Project sheds light on the data-driven realities of women's experiences in the Beehive State.4 months ago
Brendan Farrington, Associated Press
Judge: DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban
A federal judge hearing a challenge to a transgender health care ban for minors and restrictions for adults noted that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spread false information4 months ago
Shelby Lofton
New Lyft option matching female, nonbinary passengers with drivers makes travelers feel safer
Lyft has launched a new feature allowing women and nonbinary passengers to pair with someone of the same gender.4 months ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Civil rights lawyer calls on Grantsville school to investigate alleged racist bullying, assault
A Utah civil rights lawyer is calling on a Tooele County elementary school to investigate alleged incidents of racist bullying that he said led to an assault against a student on Thursday.4 months ago
