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Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce reestablishing operations in Utah County
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 27 - 8:34 p.m.
The Utah County reopening follows other similar partnerships across Northern Utah in recent months, including a merger with the Utahs Latino American Chamber of Commerce and new offices in Taylorsville and Ogden.
Utah Red Cross has 'urgent' need for Spanish-speaking volunteers
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 7:01 p.m.
The Red Cross is recruiting Spanish-speaking volunteers in Utah to serve the state's growing Hispanic population.
Expansion of this immigration program could help thousands of Venezuelans in Utah
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 6:19 a.m.
Venezuelans are the fastest-growing Hispanic group in the country as millions flee repression, food scarcity and economic turmoil. Nearly 10,400 Venezuelans live in Utah.
This interactive map details Native American boarding schools in Utah and beyond
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 24 - 5:31 p.m.
A new map gives more insight into over 650 Native American boarding schools in the U.S. and Canada — including a handful in Utah.
Data shows Utah has welcomed over 8,500 refugees since 2012
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 24 - 12:06 p.m.
Although Utah may not welcome as many refugees as its more populous peers, data shows the Beehive State accepts its fair share — and perhaps a bit more — of the nation's refugees.
Utah adds more languages to driver's license testing options
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 24 - 9:37 a.m.
The Driver License Division now offers the test in 13 languages other than English, ranging from Spanish and Tongan, to Arabic and Swahili.
Salt Lake Chamber pushing DC lawmakers for immigration, permitting reform
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 7:05 p.m.
The Salt Lake Chamber, which is Utah's largest business association, will discuss immigration reform during a trip to lobby Utah's congressional delegates in Washington. D.C.
'Stranger Becomes Neighbor': Keeping families together
Andrea Smardon, KSL Podcasts | Posted Sept. 19 - 6:18 a.m.
A new KSL podcast, "Stranger Becomes Neighbor," follows the experiences of Afghan refugees in Utah and the people who try to help them.
Navajo Nation to close Monument Valley during eclipse in line with cultural practices
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 10:01 p.m.
As people are making plans to view the upcoming Oct. 14 solar eclipse, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and other parts of the Navajo Nation will largely be shuttered.
Will weapon detectors at Salt Lake high schools disproportionally affect students of color?
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 8:04 a.m.
Salt Lake City high schools will soon begin staffing weapon detectors. But some worry the technology may have an outsized impact on students of color.
Salt Lake leaders celebrate Hispanics' economic contributions and influence
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 8:03 p.m.
Salt Lake leaders highlighted the economic, cultural, culinary and political influence of Latinos, who make up 20% of the city and 15% of the state. That influence is reflected in the city's theme for the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month.
$55M federal grant to help Navajo homeowners off the reservation
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 10:35 a.m.
About 900 Navajo homeowners in urban metros like Salt Lake City as well as rural areas across four states will likely qualify for up to $125K in assistance for things like mortgage payments and home repair assistance.
Largest gathering of Latinos in STEM coming to Salt Lake City
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 1:34 p.m.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Conference will be held in Salt Lake City for the first time in November.
New facility allows Latino Behavioral Health Services to double its client capacity
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 7:09 p.m.
The nonprofit Latino Behavioral Health Services offers mental health services like counseling, peer support groups and classes in English, Spanish and Portuguese for children and adults.
Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce opening new office in Taylorsville
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:25 a.m.
The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is continuing a period of regrowth with a new office in Taylorsville that opened earlier this week.
Fiestas, food, dance and more: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Utah
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:33 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, but Utah festivities will kick off Saturday and extend through October.
Mexican soccer legends headed to Utah for historic Chivas vs. Club América match
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 8 - 12:00 p.m.
The "Partido de Leyendas," or "Game of Legends," will feature players who took Mexican soccer rivals Chivas and Club América by storm in the 1980s, '90s and 2000.
Photo exhibit offers reminder of Utah's historic march for immigration reform
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 8:32 a.m.
A Utah photo exhibit documents the largest march in state history, a rally for immigration reform led by Latinos in the Beehive State in 2006.
This group is creating space for Latino LGBTQ+ identities
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 3 - 12:21 p.m.
Volunteers formed Unidxs after feeling like there wasn't a space where both their Latino identity and queerness were simultaneously accepted and understood.
Polynesian Days festival brings island culture to Utah, raises money for Maui
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 2 - 5:26 p.m.
The annual Polynesian Days event this weekend is connecting islanders in Utah, teaching about Polynesian culture and raising money to support those affected by the recent Maui wildfires.
'Our work isn't done': Utah missing, murdered Indigenous people task force preps for report
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 1 - 9:06 p.m.
A Utah taskforce has a lot of work ahead as it gets ready to release a new report investigating solutions to help solve an epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous Utahns.
Utah officials respond to Ute lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in trust land auction
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 6:23 p.m.
Utah officials are pushing to dismiss a lawsuit from the the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation against a number of state officials, including Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
Music permeates Capitol for Utah's first statewide mariachi competition
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 5:43 p.m.
The capitol was filled with the sounds of Mexican classics like "Cielito Lindo" and "El Rey" Wednesday night as groups from across the Wasatch Front participated in Utah's first statewide mariachi competition.
Utahns honor Jacksonville shooting victims, March on Washington
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 28 - 10:33 p.m.
A few dozen people gathered at the Utah State Capitol Monday evening to both honor those killed in Jacksonville over the weekend and recognize the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.
